Morbidly interesting, hosts could be better
Seems like they want to have their cake and eat it too. By that I mean they take seriously depressing issues in Canadian history and throw in comedy, when it suits them. Would these moments of light hearted behavior work in discussing other concentration camps? If not, what makes this different? Overall, how they alternate between the two seems flippant and they seem removed from the story, since they aren't the ancestors of those in power or those who were actually oppressed, maybe we should be hearing a bit more of the people whom were actually oppressed in this instance and ultimately it would be handled in a more stoic fashion. I'll listen again to see if it's better, but ultimately this podcast is on probation and I've only listened to one episode.Read full review »
kelso007 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/03/17
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I was super excited to find a Canadian history podcast... However if you want to spend a half hour listening to a couple Woman talking about how bad their personal history is because their "native" or because they don't understand that a part of history is that "yeah, stuff was...Read full review »
!:.Twiggy.:! via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/08/17
We all need to hear this missing history. Stories about the "greatness" of Canada are everywhere and it's refreshing to hear the lesser/never discussed hidden side of history. Canada is and was a great place to live only if you happen to be quite priviledged. My only feedback would be...Read full review »
cwwwwww27 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/12/17
firstly, all history is biased. we celebrate King Leonidas and the brave 300 despite the battle of Thermopylae being a total failure and poor military decision. we take what we want out of the story and spin it like fox news. however, i don't understand the trend of judging historical...Read full review »
Rob e town via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/13/17
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