A Podcast about Canadian
legends, lies & lore
The Pirate King and Queen of Canada
They are the quintessential pirate couple: Captain Eric Cobham and his first mate and partner in crime, the ruthless Maria Lindsay. Legend has it that this dreadful duo once haunted the waters of eastern Canada, slaughtering every sailor and sinking every ship they encountered for 20 years. Stories of their exploits can still be found all along the east coast from New York to Newfoundland, but is there any truth to the tale?
EXPLORING AND EXPLAINING
THE FOLKLORE OF CANADA
Fireside Canada is a podcast about Canadian legends, lies and lore. Focused on both the storytelling and the historical aspects of folklore, each episode includes a creative retelling or story inspired by the folklore as well as an exploration and analysis of its history and cultural significance: the story behind the story. So grab a drink, take a seat by the fire, and join me as I share and explore the stories of all kinds—oral histories, tall tales, ghost stories, amazing legends and modern myths of a place called Canada.
LATEST EPISODES
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November 14, 2024
EP 42 : The Pirate King and Queen of Canada
The story of pirate power couple Eric Cobham and Maria Lindsay is known from New York to Newfoundland.
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November 07, 2024
EP 41 : The Puzzling Gravestone of Waterloo County, Ontario
A close look at the strange story of a gravestone that has baffled people for over 150 years.
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October 31, 2024
EP 40 : The Haunted Barber of Barkerville, BC
Mystery, true crime and a ghostly apparition mix with historic facts and figures in this tale from the Cariboo Gold Rush.
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