S2E3: The Munsinger Affair

S2E3: The Munsinger Affair

The Munsinger Affair traces its roots to the Cold War era when the Western world was gripped by ideological tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the midst of this international climate, the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, faced an unexpected storm that would test its integrity and leadership. In 1961, Gerda Munsinger, a German immigrant, and former call girl, came to public attention as allegations of espionage, prostitution, and potential compromise of national security emerged.

S2E2: King-Byng Affair

On this episode, we’re covering the King-Byng Affair, also known as the King-Byng Wing Ding which I kind of like better. The King-Byng affair involved Prime Minister William Lion Mackenzie King and Governor General, Julian Byng. Have you ever wondered what the heck the governor-general does? Or what the longest-serving Prime Minister in Canada got up to over the course of his tenure? Well, I’ve got answers! More scandal! More illicit activity! And even more drunken follies!

S2E1: The Pacific Scandal

It’s 1867 and Sir John A. Macdonald has just been named Canada’s first Prime Minister! He is a builder of nations! A unifier of Provinces! And he is in a lot of trouble for potential acts of collusion while simply trying to broker a fancy transcontinental railway to the Pacific Coast. Will he succeed? Will he go to jail? Will the railway get built? What a cliffhanger! Join me as we explore Canada’s first major political scandal as a freshly minted, lil’ bébé of a country!

S1E7: The Milkshake Murder

On June 4, 1965, Rene Castellani ascended the iconic BOWMAC sign on West Broadway for CKNW’s “Guy in the Sky” promotional campaign. While Rene spent 8 days sleeping in a station wagon, his wife, Esther, lay dying in the hospital. Join me as I explore the case of Esther Castellani’s murder by White Spot milkshake. Link to the TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@megsreadsgood/video/7174992393958100229?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7153740474212697605]

S1E6: Matthew Good Band

Are you even Canadian if you don’t know the lyrics to Hello Time Bomb? Jokes. But there was a time when Matthew Good Band was everywhere and during that time Matt Good garnered quite the reputation. Join me as I explore the rise of Matthew Good Band and look at what happened after their break up. Please note that this episode does contain a splash of profanity as well as some difficult topics. Link to the original TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@megsreadsgood/video/7167448147092851973?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7153740474212697605]