35 episodes

Settle in and get cozy for some spine-tingling Canadian folklore. Featuring stories of ghost ships, supernatural beings, larger-than-life heroes, mysterious spirits, and national myths. Host David Williams will tell you a tale, then bring you on a deep dive into its history and cultural significance.

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

Settle in and get cozy for some spine-tingling Canadian folklore. Featuring stories of ghost ships, supernatural beings, larger-than-life heroes, mysterious spirits, and national myths. Host David Williams will tell you a tale, then bring you on a deep dive into its history and cultural significance.

    The Swamp Hag of Bell Island

    The Swamp Hag of Bell Island

    She stalks the swamps and marshes of Bell Island, seeking revenge for her own tragic death. Learn the legend and history of one of Canada's most terrifying ghosts.

    • 37 min
    The Sourtoe Cocktail

    The Sourtoe Cocktail

    Hear the legend and history of this infamous drink from the Yukon garnished with a preserved human toe.

    • 43 min
    Charlie Redstar: Manitoba's Friendly UFO

    Charlie Redstar: Manitoba's Friendly UFO

    The story of a mysterious red UFO named Charlie, and the people who named him.

    • 49 min
    The Murderer and the Mind Reader

    The Murderer and the Mind Reader

    The shocking story of what has been claimed to be the first criminal case ever solved by a psychic.

    • 56 min
    The Myth of the Minks

    The Myth of the Minks

    What do pro-slavery sentiment, a long-forgotten Chicago obituary, a 1990s Hallmark movie, and one of early Toronto's most successful Black business owners have in common?

    • 50 min
    Ogopogo / nx̌ax̌aitkʷ

    Ogopogo / nx̌ax̌aitkʷ

    According to Indigenous tradition, local legend, and eye witness accounts going back nearly two centuries, something mysterious is lurking in BC's Okanagan Lake.

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

yasssquatch ,

Canadian folklore

This podcast is well researched and super interesting! If you’re curious about Canadian folklore this is the podcast for you.

MouthDork ,

An engrossing listen!

This podcast is wild and entertaining. Check out their Curious Creature of Yale episode to hear what I’m talking about. The conversations are engrossing and extremely well conveyed. You’ll have a good time here. Stop reading this review. Click subscribe. You’ll want to keep tabs on this show.

Potato Lady Bex ,

Take a seat by the fire

These spooky tales will captivate you. A touch of eerie sound effects, haunting stories, elements of audio drama. It’s all there. Plus, I am in no way familiar with Canadian folklore, so all these stories are brand new to me. Perfect for anyone who’s craving some new legends and stories.

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