DTCP 048 - Webs & Wings

069b Canada's Role in the Genocide of Palestinians: Aid, Arms, and Accountability

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2406711/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we examine Canada's response to the ongoing crisis in Palestine, from military export loopholes and refugee policies to the human cost borne by families both overseas and here at home. We explore the origins of the conflict, the realities of life in Gaza and the West Bank, and the growing gap between Canada's international reputation and its actions. Through survivor accounts, government policy, and the experiences of Palestinian-Canadians fighting to bring loved ones to safety, we ask a difficult question: what responsibility does a country have when its words and actions no longer align? This episode contains discussions of war, displacement, sexual violence, detention, death, and genocide. Research for this episode was conducted by Christine. ✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) [https://niagarareproductivejustice.com/]— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com.  Your next creepy obsession starts here. [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters?fbclid=PAb21jcAMuouBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp64eNXUSNGcFLWZK0RvQu8qDv4YMCA8a9Mfsu22WdDVpmTyfG8H3M3rOQvyP_aem_qyEPfUV2MZiozhxyBK5ruA%20]  🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today! 📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want. 👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca [http://www.darkroomphotography.ca/] or email mel@darkroomphotography.ca 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods [https://www.instagram.com/backfromthedeadgoods/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D#]—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BACKFROMTHEDEADCA] & Poshmark [https://poshmark.ca/closet/bftd]. 👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off! Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps. Edited by Kyle McDonnell

DTCP 049 - The Amherst Mystery

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2406711/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Down the Crooked Path. In 1878, a young woman named Esther Cox became the center of one of Canada's most famous paranormal mysteries. What began after a traumatic event soon escalated into violent disturbances that terrified family, neighbours, and investigators alike. Strange knocks echoed through the walls. Objects moved on their own. Fires broke out without explanation. Wherever Esther went, the phenomena seemed to follow. As news of the case spread, investigators attempted to communicate with unseen forces, while actor and author Walter Hubbell transformed the story into a sensation that would captivate the public for generations. But beneath the ghost stories and headlines lies a more complicated question. Was Esther haunted by a supernatural force, targeted by public hysteria, or struggling with the aftermath of trauma in a world that had few answers? Join us as we explore the Amherst Mystery, one of Canada's most enduring tales of the unexplained. 🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being. This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back. If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca [https://www.payyourrent.ca/]. Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment.  Your next creepy obsession starts here. [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters?fbclid=PAb21jcAMuouBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp64eNXUSNGcFLWZK0RvQu8qDv4YMCA8a9Mfsu22WdDVpmTyfG8H3M3rOQvyP_aem_qyEPfUV2MZiozhxyBK5ruA%20]  ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨ [https://www.fableandframecreative.com/] Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods [https://www.instagram.com/backfromthedeadgoods/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D#]—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BACKFROMTHEDEADCA] & Poshmark [https://poshmark.ca/closet/bftd]. 👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off! 🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path. Edited by Kyle McDonnell

069a Canada's Role in the Genocide of Palestinians: Aid, Arms, and Accountability

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2406711/fan_mail/new] Canada is often portrayed as a nation of peacekeepers, diplomats, and honest brokers on the world stage. But how much of that image reflects reality? In this episode, researched by Christine, we examine Canada's historical and modern relationship to Palestine, from the 1947 UN Partition Plan and the legacy of Lester B. Pearson's peacekeeping myth to military exports, refugee policy, and the ongoing debate surrounding Canada's role in one of the most consequential humanitarian crises of our time. We explore the origins of the conflict, the promises made by colonial powers, the displacement of Palestinians, and the ways Canada's actions have often contrasted with its international reputation. This is not an episode about simple answers. It is an examination of history, policy, power, and the uncomfortable space between a country's values and its actions. ✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) [https://niagarareproductivejustice.com/]— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com.  Your next creepy obsession starts here. [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters?fbclid=PAb21jcAMuouBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp64eNXUSNGcFLWZK0RvQu8qDv4YMCA8a9Mfsu22WdDVpmTyfG8H3M3rOQvyP_aem_qyEPfUV2MZiozhxyBK5ruA%20]  🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today! 📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want. 👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca [http://www.darkroomphotography.ca/] or email mel@darkroomphotography.ca 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods [https://www.instagram.com/backfromthedeadgoods/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D#]—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BACKFROMTHEDEADCA] & Poshmark [https://poshmark.ca/closet/bftd]. 👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off! Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps. Edited by Kyle McDonnell

DTCP 048 - Webs & Wings

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2406711/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Down the Crooked Path. Canada's wilderness has inspired countless legends, but some of the strangest involve creatures that should never have grown so large. From giant spiders lurking in the forests to monstrous mosquitoes said to haunt the north, these stories have been passed down through generations of campers, hunters, and storytellers. In this episode, we explore the myths, folklore, and possible origins behind some of Canada's creepiest tales. Are they simply exaggerated encounters with nature, or is there something deeper hiding beneath these enduring legends? Join us as we venture into the tangled web of Canadian mythology and the creatures said to dwell within it. 🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being. This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back. If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca [https://www.payyourrent.ca/]. Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment.  Your next creepy obsession starts here. [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters?fbclid=PAb21jcAMuouBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp64eNXUSNGcFLWZK0RvQu8qDv4YMCA8a9Mfsu22WdDVpmTyfG8H3M3rOQvyP_aem_qyEPfUV2MZiozhxyBK5ruA%20]  ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨ [https://www.fableandframecreative.com/] Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods [https://www.instagram.com/backfromthedeadgoods/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D#]—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BACKFROMTHEDEADCA] & Poshmark [https://poshmark.ca/closet/bftd]. 👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off! 🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path. Edited by Kyle McDonnell

068 Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Part 02

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2406711/fan_mail/new] Episode Description In 2013, the internet crowned a new folk hero almost overnight. A drifter with a hatchet, a viral interview, and a catchphrase that spread across the internet faster than anyone could stop to ask an important question: who was Kai, really? In Part 02, we follow the collapse of the legend. Researched by Christine, this episode examines the murder of Joseph Galfy, the investigation that transformed a viral celebrity into a murder suspect, and the courtroom battle that followed. We break down Kai’s self-defense claims, the prosecution’s argument, the infamous train station footage, the appeals process, and the media circus that continued long after the guilty verdict. We also examine the broader themes surrounding the case: internet celebrity culture, media exploitation, mental health, homelessness, and the dangerous speed at which social media turns complicated people into heroes… and then villains. Finally, we explore the 2023 Netflix documentary The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker and ask whether the media learned anything at all from Kai’s story—or whether the machine simply found another tragedy to monetize. This episode contains discussion of violence, sexual assault, mental illness, and homelessness. Stay curious… and stay creepy. ✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) [https://niagarareproductivejustice.com/]— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com.  Your next creepy obsession starts here. [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters?fbclid=PAb21jcAMuouBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp64eNXUSNGcFLWZK0RvQu8qDv4YMCA8a9Mfsu22WdDVpmTyfG8H3M3rOQvyP_aem_qyEPfUV2MZiozhxyBK5ruA%20]  🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today! 📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want. 👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca [http://www.darkroomphotography.ca/] or email mel@darkroomphotography.ca 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods [https://www.instagram.com/backfromthedeadgoods/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D#]—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BACKFROMTHEDEADCA] & Poshmark [https://poshmark.ca/closet/bftd]. 👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off! Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps. Edited by Kyle McDonnell