Canuck is a Slur

Canuck is a Slur

by Pizdets Productions
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Emily Murphy — The Black Candle [with Jamie Loftus] || CIAS #30.2
Jamie Loftus returns to explore the life of "Janey Canuck" (the #74 Greatest Canadian) as a public figure, and all of the issues she encountered: Sexism! Racism! Temperance! Opium! Birth control! Sex work! Alimony! Eugenics! Which ones did she support or oppose? The fun part is finding out :) Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Follow Jamie on Instragram: https://instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry) Major Sources: "Emily Murphy: Crusader" by Byrne Hope Sanders (1945) "Emily Murphy: Rebel" by Christine Mander (1985) "The Famous Five" by Barbara Smith (2019) "The Black Candle" by Emily Ferguson Murphy (1922) Major Sources that aren't by someone explicitly awful and/or a hack: "The Persons Case" by Robert J. Sharpe and Patricia I. McMahon (2008) (Also includes the back catalogue of the The Edmonton [Evening] Journal, of The Vancouver Sun, the CanLII.org legal archive, and the various Emily Murphy collections at the City of Edmonton Archives)
E59
Aug 10, 2026
1:14:39
Emily Murphy — Janey Canuck in the West [with Jamie Loftus] || CIAS #30.1
One of the biggest legal battles in Canadian feminist history was orchestrated by "The Famous Five": a group of women's rights activists in early-20th-century Alberta. Jamie Loftus, host of many podcasts and author of Raw Dog, is on the show to learn about their top dog: Emily Murphy. In Part 1: Emily's family and early life, her first books, and her sudden ascension to a position never before held by a woman in the entire British Empire. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Follow Jamie on Instragram: https://instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry) Major Sources: "Emily Murphy: Crusader" by Byrne Hope Sanders (1945) "Emily Murphy: Rebel" by Christine Mander (1985) "The Impressions of Janey Canuck Abroad" by Emily Ferguson Murphy (1902) "Janey Canuck in the West" by Emily Ferguson Murphy (1910)
E58
Aug 3, 2026
1:05:49
"The Greatest Canadian" Pitch — Evan Solomon for Alexander Graham Bell [with Failure to Launch] || CIAS #29
Alexander Graham Bell: you know him! Is he Canadian? Kinda! I guess? Not really. But the same man who made the 100 Greatest Americans list, and finished as the #57 Greatest Briton, was voted into the top 10 finalists of the Greatest Canadians in 2004...so they had no choice but to make a TV episode to sell you on it. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Check out Failure To Launch On Patreon, on Bluesky, on Instagram, and on YouTube Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)
E57
Jul 27, 2026
48:56
Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim — Squamish Language [with Victoria Fraser] || CIAS #28
Victoria Fraser (co-chair of the Squamish Language Commission), is here to teach us about Skwxwú7mesh sníchim—a critically endangered language of the Coast Salish family, effectively spoken by only a handful of people at present. Here is the article we discuss regarding the renaming of several BC Ferries ships. Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Check out the Squamish Talking Dictionary and more at https://talkingdictionary.squamish.net/Language/Alphabet Follow Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skwxwu7mesh_snichim/ Follow Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skwxwu7meshsnichim Follow Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@squamishlanguage8247 Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)
E56
Jul 6, 2026
1:06:16
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Podcast [with Caitlin Durante] || CIAS #27
Caitlin Durante from The Bechdel Cast brings you the rare "guest's choice" episode, in order to answer the question: can two goofy white dudes truly make a good movie? The answer may surprise you! Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur For all of your Caitlin Durante comedy needs: https://www.caitlindurante.com/ Follow Caitlin on Instagram: https://instagram.com/caitlindurante Check out The Bechdel Cast: https://www.instagram.com/bechdelcast/ Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)
E55
Jun 22, 2026
1:48:26
Jacques Cartier — The Kingdom of Saguenay [with Billy Wayne Davis] || CIAS #26.2
Billy Wayne Davis is back for the second half of the voyages of Jacques Cartier, amidst the increasingly absurd promises of a wonderland of riches and mythical creatures...somewhere up the Saguenay River. Will they find it this time? Will they kidnap anyone else? Will people die from more than just scurvy? Tune in to find out! Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur For all of your Billy Wayne Davis comedy needs: https://bwdtour.com Follow BWD on Instagram: https://instagram.com/billywaynedavis Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry) Major Sources: "The Voyages of Jacques Cartier" as generally accredited to Jacques Cartier and/or Jehan Poullet (1545). This translation published by H.P. Biggar (1924) "A Collection of Documents Relating to Jacques Cartier and the Sieur de Roberval" pub. H.P. Biggar (1930) "Renaissance Warrior and Patron: The Reign of Francis I" by R. J. Knecht (1994) The information for the interjection about agriculture is primary from https://firstnationshistory.com/nations-st-lawrence-valley/
E54
Jun 1, 2026
1:28:23
Jacques Cartier — The Land God Gave to Cain [with Billy Wayne Davis] || CIAS #26.1
Comedian Billy Wayne Davis brings his expertise to the age-old question: "What if El Dorado was in Québec?" This proposition will carry us through two episodes covering the three 16th-century voyages of the Breton ship captain Jakez Karter—better known to history as "Jacques Cartier." Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. MINOR CORRECTION: Rather than "Mesoamerican empires," the phrase "Mesoamerican cultures" should have been employed. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur For all of your Billy Wayne Davis comedy needs: https://bwdtour.com Follow BWD on Instagram: https://instagram.com/billywaynedavis Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry) Major Sources: "The Voyages of Jacques Cartier" as generally accredited to Jacques Cartier and/or Jehan Poullet (1545). This translation published by H.P. Biggar (1924) "A Collection of Documents Relating to Jacques Cartier and the Sieur de Roberval" pub. H.P. Biggar (1930) "Renaissance Warrior and Patron: The Reign of Francis I" by R. J. Knecht (1994)
E53
May 25, 2026
1:13:27
History Bitten [with Rick Green] || CIAS #25
Comedian Rick Green (The Frantics), co-creator of The Red Green Show and the creator of History Bites, is on the show to share his experience of trying to make pop history for television. We also talk a little Red Green, a little neo-fascism, and a little neurodivergence. We think one of those things is bad, to be clear. Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Subscribe to Rick's weekly dispatches: http://rickhasadhd.com/friday-funnies/ Check out History Bites on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryBitesOfficial And elsewhere: https://www.facebook.com/RickWantsToKnow https://www.instagram.com/rickhasadhd Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)
E52
May 6, 2026
1:34:18
Canadian Bacon (1995) [with A.J. Ditty] || CIAS #24
A.J. Ditty from The Worst of All Possible Worlds brings his media analysis to the only fictional feature written and directed by American activist filmmaker Michael Moore: Canadian Bacon, in which an unpopular U.S. president (Alan Alda) flirts with waging war against Canada—as an intrepid American sheriff (John Candy) decides to become the tip of the spear. Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Find A.J. online: https://www.ajditty.com/ Check out The Worst of All Possible Worlds: https://www.worstpossible.world/ Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)
E51
Apr 29, 2026
2:08:57
Decoy Ops — Fighting Street Crime Undercover || CIAS #23
Nicole (noted friend-, host-, and Nicole-of-the-show) is back for another round of punishment. This time, it's to read a book Kelly found in a trash bag: "Decoy Ops: Fighting Street Crime Undercover", which is about what happens when imaginative kids aren't allowed to join theatre groups and are forced to become cops instead. Does this relate to the established themes of this show? As it turns out, trying to answer that question was a much more interesting journey than I bargained for! Please note that there is a version of this episode with slides+video, if you prefer. You can watch the video on YouTube here. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlur Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28 Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlur Intro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle) Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)
E50
Apr 1, 2026
1:19:34
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