Best Hatch I T Podcasts (2024)

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S6: The final voyage of the Princess Sophia 20:14

1h ago20:14

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It’s been called Canada’s Titanic. 106 years ago the Princess Sophia crashed into a coral reef on route to Vancouver and Victoria. Over 300 passengers died and it was the worst maritime disaster in the Pacific Northwest, so why haven’t we heard more about it? For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on Ins…

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15: When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker 52:28

6h ago52:28

52:28

For the 15th Episode the ladies of Shmindle Shmumlimited read When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker - the first full length fantasy the crew has reviewed on the pod. Listen for their attempts at pronouncing the names, hear them (shhhhh...) weigh if there are some books that really are better on paper, and share about a fun place to get simple, quic…

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Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk | Witch hunts – The medieval conspiracy that just won't die 43:12

18m ago43:12

43:12

Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things from DW is a podcast that traces the unexpected backstories of everyday things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. In this episode, host Rachel Stewart unravels the history of witch hunts from deadly conspiracies in medieval Europe to use of the term today by powerful…

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S6: Canada's historic Palestinian immigration program you probably haven't heard of 19:21

6d ago19:21

19:21

In 1955, Canada’s immigration officials began a special experimental program to bring in Palestinian refugees through Pier 21. Falen and Leah take a look back at this historic port of entry that saw almost a million immigrants and refugees arrive in Canada and then find out what has changed since Pier 21’s heyday. And then they try to find out if w…

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14: Spookily Yours by Jennifer Chipman 36:47

10d ago36:47

36:47

For Episode 14 we read a Halloween book called Spookily Yours - a romantascy taking place in Pleasant Grove - a Witch's Coven Town near Salem. In this episode we chat about whether you'd want to be able to communicate through thinking with your partner, relate this book to a number of other fantasy series, and what they thought of this book's spicy…

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S6: I see dead people (in Winnipeg) 21:22

1M ago21:22

21:22

In honor of spooky season, Falen and Leah are joined by producer Eunice Kim to learn why Winnipeg became known around the world for communicating with the dead. Together they’ll light some candles and find out why, in the mid-1900s, holding seances became sought after and then how that popularity inspired one of the most famous supernatural comedy …

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13: New Girl in the Falls by Elle Gray 34:06

28d ago34:06

34:06

For their 13th episode the crew takes on a new genre - murder mystery! Listen to find out how the hosts feel about the genre in general, what specific scenes they remember from other stories in the genre, and where each of the hosts would go if their whole life fell apart. In this episode Amity, Lauren, and Steph recap this first book in a series t…

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S6: A Brief History of Nudism 28:16

1M ago28:16

28:16

Leah and Falen take a (fully clothed) deep dive into the history of nudism in Canada. They learn the origins behind the naturist movement which includes a love of the outdoors, embracing nudity in a non-sexual way and most importantly, the use of a towel when sitting down. So, when did it all start here, who were the members of the clubs and what h…

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12: The Bonus by T L Swan 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

For Episode 12 of Shmindle Shmumlimited the trio reads a brand new release by T L Swan. Amity and Lauren share about other series by Swan they have read and loved and their excitement for this book. During their conversation with Steph they explore the different tropes of this book, their feelings on it, and what they might change in the book. Tune…

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S6: An American Indian in London 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

In a lot of history books we hear the names of European explorers who “discovered” the Americas. Columbus, Cook, Champlain. All boo-worthy men. But what about the people who went the other way? Indigenous people have been crossing oceans and going to Europe, too. But why don’t we know their names? In this episode Leah and Falen look into the story …

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11: Playbook by Rebecca Jenshak 55:09

2M ago55:09

55:09

Are you ready for some football?!?!? Episode 11 is ready just in time for you to read as the NFL kicks off Week 1. Playbook by Rebecca Jenshak features an NFL rookie and the person who has his old PO Box in a meet-cute we've never read before! Tune in to listen to Steph, Lauren, and Amity talk about which NFL player they'd date, which position woul…

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10: Off the Hook by Julie Olivia 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

In their 10th episode, the gals of Shmindle Shmumlimited review Off the Hook by Julie Olivia. This book is inspired by the story of Peter Pan! Listen for their thoughts on contraception dialogue, their thoughts on guilty pleasures, and to hear about another cleverly named dog! #bookstagram #books #booklover #reading #bookstagrammer #bookaddict #boo…

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S6: The Caribana* Episode (*and yes we're still calling it that) 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

How did this country end up with the biggest Caribbean Carnival in North America? Leah and Falen dive into history of how a small one time event during Expo ‘67 became one of the longest running street parties in Canada — all courtesy of Trinidad and Tobago. With special guests Michelle Walker and Martin Scott-Pascall. For more links and more about…

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S6: The Live Show! 22:19

3M ago22:19

22:19

The Secret Life of Canada went live at Hot Docs. Leah and Falen take a historical deep dive into the greatest thieves, crooks and liars that have made this country what it is today. Featuring guests, Sharjil Rasool and Brandon Hackett and music by Andrew Penner. For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on …

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9: The Reason I Married Him by Meghan Quinn 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

For Episode 9 on Shmindle Shmumlimited Amity, Lauren, and Steph recap the book The Reason I Married Him by Meghan Quinn - an author with many books on Kindle Unlimited. Tune into this episode to hear about this fun easy read featuring a small town, a farm, and basically every trope plus hear which of the hosts and her partner switches sides of the …

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S6: Momma Beaver, a Canadian Burlesque Legend 20:45

3M ago20:45

20:45

People have been taking their clothes off for as long as they’ve been wearing them, but when did people start doing it for entertainment? In this episode Leah and Falen look into the history of burlesque in Canada and talk to a legend of the stage who’s been delighting audiences across the world for decades. With special guest, Judith Stein. For mo…

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8: Gold Winning by Mare Montague 47:50

3M ago47:50

47:50

The ladies of Shmindle Shmumlimited are reading to theme for this one - with the theme being the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris! Gold Winning by Mare Montague features athletes with an adorable meet-cute upon their arrival as competitors in the games. Steph, Lauren, and Amity share their thoughts on the story's progression, their love for the o…

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S6: Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada? 25:47

4M ago25:47

25:47

Why did John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, spend so much time in Montreal? We learn about how Canada was both the last stop on the Underground Railroad and the destination for Southern Confederate leaders and supporters to strategize, stash money and come up with plots against Abraham Lincoln. With special guests…

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7: The Summer of Broken Rules by K L Walther 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther is Shmindle Shmumlimited's book of choice for Episode 7. The first episode where the trio is recording from two different locations after Amity's move. Steph, Lauren, and Amity discuss what they are currently reading, watching, including a book by Meghan Quinn, another author popular on Kindle Unlimited. A…

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S6: Welcome to Canada’s island of wild horses 14:18

4M ago14:18

14:18

Sable Island is the stuff of legends. A desolate tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean, where no one is permitted to live, except for wild horses. We figure out how they got there, how they’ve lived without humans since the 1700s and why many scientists think it's time to remove the horses out of their unique habitat. For more links and more about this…

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6: The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin 44:40

4M ago44:40

44:40

In Episode 6 of Shmindle Shmumlimited Amity, Steph, and Lauren discuss a different kind of book for them - The 100 Years of Lenin and Margot by Marianne Cronin. Still available on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited platform, this book doesn't follow the typical romance or rom-com style of their normal books but does provoke a lot of thoughtful conversation.…

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S6: Treaty 6 56:13

5M ago56:13

56:13

Deception, backdoor dealings, unfulfilled promises and Canada’s largest mass hanging. Treaty 6 is one of the most well documented treaty signings in Canadian history. But what did it take to get there and why does it matter today? In this special episode Falen and Leah chat with guest Kyle Muzyka. They learn about all the mistranslations, misunders…

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Bonus: How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day all summer long 52:00

5M ago52:00

52:00

Today we have a special bonus episode for you from our sibling show Unreserved, a fearless space for Indigenous voices. Host Rosanna Deerchild is ready to Indigenize your summer with a tastemaker’s guide to the best books, movies, podcasts (with Falen!) and more. More episodes of Unreserved are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/JwTpaTTm…

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5: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 53:21

5M ago53:21

53:21

For our fifth episode, Amity, Lauren, and Steph discuss a book that was a re-read for Lauren, our resident nephrology expert, Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez, available on Kindle Unlimited. The girls discuss their thoughts on seasons 2 and 3 of Bridgerton versus the books and then get into a recap of the Jimenez's book. Hear Lauren easily say all of th…

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S6: The Royal Proclamation 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

It’s been called the Indigenous Magna Carta and the Indigenous Bill of Rights. But what exactly does that mean? In this episode Falen and Leah dive into the history of the Royal Proclamation, a document that is often spoken about when discussing the history of Canada and Indigenous land rights. But what do we really know about it? Listen to our Cra…

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4: The Quit List by Katie Bailey 35:37

5M ago35:37

35:37

Episode 4 of Shmindle Shmumlimited is full of laughs as we recap the rom-com The Quit List by Katie Bailey. Amity, Lauren, and Steph share what they are currently reading - including a discussion about the conclusion of the Zodiac Academy series (available on KU from authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti) and what series or book you would wa…

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3: Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher 52:20

6M ago52:20

52:20

In Episode 3 Amity, Lauren, and Steph share the thoughts on Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher. With having already read multiple series by the author, listen to find out their ramblings and reviews about this book just before Book 2 in the series comes out. This episode features our first UNANIMOUS rating and we share our thoughts on long standalone …

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S6: Crash Course on Private Mary Greyeyes 10:25

6M ago10:25

10:25

A curious World War II-era photograph shows an unnamed woman in military uniform kneeling next to a man in a headdress who holds a pipe above her. We dig into the true story behind this photograph and the identity of this mystery woman. For more links and more about this episode visit us at: www.cbc.ca/secretlife Follow us on Instagram, Facebook an…

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2: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros 46:43

6M ago46:43

46:43

For Episode 2 Amity, Lauren, and Steph rate, review, and ramble about The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros. Listen to find out how they connected this book with their trip to Washington DC and their visit to the National Holocaust Museum as well as to find out how they compare this book to others by the same author.…

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1: The Duet by R.S. Grey 27:32

6M ago27:32

27:32

Our intro episode! Amity, Lauren, and Steph rate, review, and rant about The Duet by RS Grey. We dive a bit into who we are as readers, why we love Kindle Unlimited, and our thoughts on the book!By Amity & Lauren & Stephanie

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S6: Canadian Comedy 44:46

6M ago44:46

44:46

Comedy has been called one of Canada’s biggest exports. But why exactly is that, and why can’t the country seem to keep our funny people at home? In this episode Leah and Falen look at the roots of comedy in Canada and look into why Canadians are so funny wherever they are in the world. And RIP Just For Laughs? For more links and more about this ep…

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S6: Crash Course on The Persian 10:30

7M ago10:30

10:30

It’s another baking episode! This time Leah and Falen look at why Thunder Bay, Ontario has their own sweet roll that you can't find anywhere else. We find out how these sweet buns with pink frosting came to be and who Persians are named after (spoiler — it strangely has nothing to do with Persian people). For more links and more about this episode …

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S6: General Idea 36:15

7M ago36:15

36:15

When three young queer men formed an art collective in the late 60s in Toronto named "General Idea", no one expected that they would end up becoming one of the most iconic art collectives of the 20th century. For 25 years Felix, Jorge and AA became internationally known for their edgy, subversive, funny and boundary pushing work. Leah and Falen lea…

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