Canadaland has launched its first ever celebrity interview podcast and it’s not great. It’s The Worst Podcast. Celebrities are always talking about their bests. Now hear them at their worst. Join award-winning filmmaker and noted curmudgeon Alan Zweig for refreshingly honest conversations with “notable people” about the worst things in life. Alan has no interest in best-selling books or Hollywood triumphs, and doesn’t know (or care) much about his guests.  He’s looking for real conversations that dig deep and get to the worst things: nagging fears, embarrassing secrets and haunting re ..read more

Robert and Angel take listeners under the hood of season one of Pretendians. They dig deep into the positive feedback, unexpected outcomes, as well as the criticism of the show so far. They discuss topics for future seasons and reveal what they missed in the first six episodes. Includes updates on “Grand Chief” Guillaume Carle (episode 1), the definition of a “Karendian” (episode 4), and why AI makes the best songs about Pretendians.  ​​Pretendians cannot get made without you. Become a Canadaland Supporter and binge the entire first season ad-free. Sponsors: AG1: Pretendians listeners ..read more

What makes people fake being Native? How do they explain it once the truth comes out? And is there any way to be not Native, but….Native adjacent? We talk to three people who lived it. ​​Pretendians cannot get made without you. Become a Canadaland Supporter and binge the entire first season ad-free. Sponsors: AG1 Betterhelp You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

What happens when Pretendian investigations go wrong? Robert talks to Jacqueline Keeler, the person behind the “Alleged Pretendians List". Then, he talks to Kiros Auld, whose name appeared on that controversial list. The problem? Kiros is legitimately Native. ​​Pretendians cannot get made without you. Become a Canadaland Supporter and get every episode one week early and ad-free. Sponsors: Betterhelp You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Oklahoma's Republican governor Kevin Stitt is a card-carrying member of the Cherokee Nation. So why is he also considered the most "anti-Native governor" in history? A look at his family history reveals some wild surprises, and shows how Indigenous identity can be used as a weapon against Native nations. Pretendians cannot get made without you. For a limited time, become a Canadaland Supporter for just $2/month and get every episode one week early and ad-free.  Sponsors: AG1, BetterHelp You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ..read more

Marvin "Casper" Ouimet was your ordinary terrifying Hells Angel mob boss until he was sent to prison for conspiracy to commit murder. That's where he declared himself to be Indigenous. The prison asked no questions, and granted him access to a special program for Native inmates, in which prisoners get private cells, spiritual guidance, better food and ultimately – reduced sentences. But what about the real Natives in these programs? Hosts: Robert Jago & Angel Ellis  Credits: Jesse Brown (Publisher, Executive Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor, Mixer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in ..read more

Why do people pretend to be Native? Hosts Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) begin their journey by asking one directly – and he's not just your average imposter: "Grand Chief" Guillaume Carle is the king of the Pretendians, a French Canadian who made a small fortune creating his own fake wannabe First Nation and issuing phony Indian Status Cards to thousands of other identity thieves. Pretendians cannot get made without you. For a limited time, become a Canadaland Supporter for just $2/month and get every episode one week early ..read more

Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon pops in to tell you about a new podcast you’re going to want to know about – launching right here on May 14th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Labour has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade.  The rise of gig work and temp agencies have made employment more precarious than ever. In the interest of profits, companies are turning more and more towards temporary foreign workers and international students for minimum wage jobs. And even for those with seemingly secure employment, wages and benefits continue to be squeezed.  One thing seems clear: workers are getting screwed.  This season of COMMONS will dig into the fascinating history and ever-changing present of what it means to be a worker in Canada.  ..read more

Ryan McMahon and Jon Thompson team up with Cherise Seucharan for the conclusion to Post Mortem, a two-episode dive into the connection between the police, the coroners, and the canary in a coal mine for death investigations across the province. Host: Jesse Brown  Credits: Jon Thompson (Reporter), Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Ryan McMahon (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief) Further reading:  Reinvestigation into nine Indigenous deaths to focus on ..read more