Canada is Boring

Ottawa's Evil Christmas Elves

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 Setup 0:30 – “The Rogue Ottawa Christmas Elves” – Episode Title Reveal 1:00 – Original Christmas Song Cold Open 2:00 – Welcome to the Festive Special 2:34 – Canada Post’s “Write to Santa” Program Explained 3:13 – How Volunteers Personalize Santa’s Letters 4:39 – A Rogue Elf Appears: Obscene Letters to Kids 5:54 – Reading the Infamous Santa Letter 8:44 – A Child Loses Faith in Santa 9:21 – Is the Santa Myth Economically Unfair? 11:49 – Santa, Parents, and the Cost of Christmas Magic 13:12 – Canada Post’s Crisis Mode: ‘Very, Very Serious’ 13:40 – Program Suspended – A ‘24’-Style 48-Hour Hunt 14:22 – New Safeguards & “Save Santa” Campaign 16:31 – CBC Report: Canada Post Finds the Rogue Elves 17:08 – Twist: The Culprits Were Minors 18:24 – Rhys’ Netflix-Worthy Kid Heist Movie Pitch 21:36 – Overreaction or Charming Protectiveness? 23:11 – Mystery Solved: Just Kids Messing Around 23:41 – “Kid Heist” as a Movie Concept 25:10 – Reflecting on 2025 & Trudeau/Katy Perry Gag 26:01 – Jesse Leaves Halifax & Plans South America Travels 28:37 – Sleeper Buses and Budget Travel Dreams 28:59 – Thank You, Listeners – Nearing 500 Episodes 29:22 – SpeakPipe Call for Messages 30:26 – YouTube & Spotify Comments, Listener Love 31:27 – Jesse’s Nightmare Roommates & Party House 33:20 – Finally Living Alone & Less Stressed 34:39 – The Old House, Halifax Explosion & Brothel Rumours 35:16 – Sign-Off: Christmas Wishes & Family Tolerance 36:29 – Musical Outro – Festive Canada Is Boring Song ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Universal Ostrych Affair

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/canboring [https://bio.to/canboring] This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com [canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chris The Dude Who Does Stuff (Premium)

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 Party. D’Entremont reveals he barely held his seat in the recent election — not because of national momentum, but because of his personal brand and decades of local trust. He says many lifelong Conservative supporters told him they could no longer vote for him under Poilievre’s leadership style, forcing him to distance his campaign from the party leader during the election. The tipping point? A dramatic confrontation where Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and party whip Chris Warkentin allegedly barged into his office, yelled at him, and accused him of being a “snake.” D’Entremont says the incident “sealed the deal” on his decision to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals, describing a culture of negativity, toxic behaviour, and a party that felt “more like a frat house than a serious political organization.” The Conservatives deny the allegations — calling d’Entremont a liar, insisting the meeting was calm, and accusing him of turning his back on voters. Meanwhile, internal turmoil continues, with Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux resigning days later and reports of senior party strategists scrambling to prevent more defections. From accusations of chaos inside the Conservative caucus, to the MP being booed at a Remembrance Day service, to the wider questions about leadership, tone, and political loyalty — this episode breaks down everything Canadians are arguing about. Floor crossing. Leadership battles. Nova Scotia politics. Party culture wars. Loyalty versus survival. This is Canadian politics at its pettiest, messiest, and most fascinating. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring [https://bio.to/canboring] This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com [canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Buffalo in a Buick

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 nostalgia. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring [https://bio.to/canboring] This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com [canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Chicken Cannon

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 parts at supersonic speeds. Developed in the 1960s after two deadly U.S. crashes caused by flocks of starlings and whistling swans, Canada’s chicken cannon became a critical tool in aviation safety. Built in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and operated at Ottawa’s Macdonald-Cartier Airport, this monster of a machine launched 1–8 pound birds at aircraft windshields, engines, and stabilizers to replicate real-world bird strikes. At its peak, the cannon could fire a chicken at Mach 1.36, making it, unofficially, the fastest chicken ever recorded. We explore the odd science behind impact testing, the physics of bird strikes, and the messy origin of the word “snarge.” From frozen chickens in metal sabots to high-speed film, atomic pacemaker tests, and a parking-lot incident that left VIP guests covered in poultry debris, this is one of the wildest pieces of Canadian engineering ever built. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring [https://bio.to/canboring] This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com [canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.