A podcast about the weird and wonderful world of Canadian arts and culture, aka "Canadian Content." In hour-long episodes, Aaron and Naomi dive deep into Canadian film, television, literature, music, and more. Sometimes a friend joins them, too. Naomi K. Lewis is a writer and editor, and Aaron Giovannone is a writer and professor. Because of the dominance of the United States, Canada is a country where nearly all domestic culture relies on protectionist laws and public funding to exist. Whet ...
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The 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival is just around the corner, and with it comes a new line-up of films across a fresh collection of streams. This podcast showcases the voices of filmmakers whose work will feature in the 2023 program, going deep behind the vision and motivation for each film. Find out More: https://atlanticfilmfestival.ca/ Produced by Podstarter https://www.podstarter.io/
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The Taggart and Torrens Podcast, with Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens
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Brothers Andrew and Stephen Plant dive deep into the lore of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, one crazy episode at a time. Theme song by Dan Brisbin and trolley transition tune made by Rhyndale.
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the documentary Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe (2023). [Want more Sweater Weather in your life? Subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon for access to our premium episodes. As a patron, you'll receive a brand new Sweater Weather every week! Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] This week we rumage around our…
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Letterkenny, feat. Marcello Di Cintio
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Naomi and Aaron are joined by author Marcello Di Cintio to discuss the TV show Letterkenny (2016-2023). [If you enjoy Sweater Weather, become a patron of the show on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] How are ya now, Sweater Wearers? In this episode, we’re joined by friend and award-winning author Marcello Di Cintio to discuss…
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The Atlantic International Film Festival is taking off for 2024! In this episode, we sit down with Martha Cooley as she shares her perspectives on programming, local and international films, and the importance of showcasing local talent. Martha discusses the challenges of curating a program with over 900 films submitted each year while highlighting…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the TV show The Littlest Hobo (1979-1985). [This is a preview of a premium episode of Sweater Weather. To hear the full episode – and for access to all our premium episodes – subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon. As a patron, you'll receive a brand new episode every week! Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] Th…
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The Atlantic Film Festival is back for 2024!By Atlantic International Film Festival
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the TV show Breaker High (1997-98). [This is a free sample of a premium episode of Sweater Weather. To hear the full episode – and for access to all our premium episodes – subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon. As a patron, you'll receive a brand new episode every week! Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] Ahoy,…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the TV show Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2023-). [Want more Sweater Weather in your life? Subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon for access to our premium episodes. As a patron, you'll receive a brand new Sweater Weather every week! Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] In this edition of Sweater Weather,…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the novel Bear (1976). Subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon. In this episode, we re-visit the controversial and classic Canadian novel Bear (1976) by Marian Engel. The winner of the Governor General's Award for fiction, Bear is known for its scandalous content and has sparked discussions for decades with its unconventiona…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the film BlackBerry (2023). Subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon. In this episode, we dive into the movie BlackBerry (2023), starring Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton and Matt Johnson (Johnson also directed the film). The film rides a wave of early 2000s nostalgia and explores a pre-smartphone era. We reminisce about never ha…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the documentary I Am: Celine Dion (2024). Support Sweater Weather on Patreon. In this episode of Sweater Weather, Aaron and Naomi discuss the documentary I Am: Celine Dion (2024), which is available on Amazon Prime. They explore Celine's image, her massive success, and her corny yet undeniably popular style. The documentary …
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It’s our Oilers special! Jono went to Game 3 and we recap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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We talk about Jono getting rear ended, Jer went on Edge 102.1 and we play Celebrity Snacks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about Trailer Park Boys premiering 23 years ago, the albums that shaped us and share a story of the 3 bears of car shopping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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We’re back! We talk about Creep Salad Sandwiches, play What’s Dat? the catch phrase edition, plus we talk about great movies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we play a brand new game called, What’s Dat? Talk about our worst clams (mistakes) in history, plus Ben Folds Five Wives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about Jono’s California trip, I deal with some fridge guys and we play Canadi-80s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week Jono tackles the Ooni Karu again, we talk about the personality of horses and dogs, plus we talk about ranking classic Canadian songs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about career paths, Mutt Lange’s madness, plus we play a game called, Band Starter Kit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week Jono talks about his Disney trip, we discuss Drake’s and Caicos and we play Christmas Carol Charades! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about the Corey Perry mess, the pursuit of happiness in life, plus a Canadian Holiday jam game with Jono! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week Andrea is already starting with the Christmas, what’s up with the chaos in Canadian Tire? Plus we play Hallmark’s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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Jono talks about becoming an AirBnB Superhost and how he fell in love with The Bear, plus can you listen to music and work at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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We check in with Commander Donnie, Jer talks about The Real Canadian Superstore lockdown and we play What’s He Drivin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about the loss of Suzanne Somers, get to the bottom the Sobey’s flyer and chat about the Mr. Dressup doc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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We’re back Bahds! We talk about Jono’s play, talk about health care and high school, plus we play more Alphabet Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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On this episode we discuss a quirky, detective comedy romance from PEI. Who's Yer Father? follows a small-town private investigator, played by Chris Locke, as he investigates the sale of black market lobster in Prince Edward Island. Along the way he gets help from an eccentric convenience store owner, played by Susan Kent, who has her own agenda. I…
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On this episode we explore a film that the creators describe as a ‘warm hug’. This heartfelt documentary celebrates the life and work of Ernie Coombs, the iconic Canadian children’s television personality who encouraged generations of kids to be their best selves. The children's entertainer who created and starred in the long-running Canadian telev…
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On this episode we explore a film that is a haunting love letter to dying way of life. Sweetland is the story of an endangered Newfoundland community and the struggles of one man determined to resist its extinction. Faced with community pressure and offered substantial money, he wants to live out the rest of his life in his home. We interviewed wri…
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In this episode we explore a film that mashes up the textures of Indian cinema with a Canadian coming-of-age picture. The Queen Of My Dreams is a comedy-drama that explores the casm between desires and expectations. Set Against the backdrop of a shared obsession with Bollywood fantasy. Mariam, a Pakistani Muslim woman, and her Canadian-born daughte…
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With Love and a Major Organ is set in an alternate world where hearts are made of objects and suppressing emotions is self-care, a lonely woman rips out her own heart for the man she loves, only to discover that he has run away with it. Whimsical, quirky, and wildly original, With Love and a Major Organ pushes on the ever-stranger phenomenon of phy…
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This week we play Juno the Music? Jer talks about flicking Nibs and Jono has a How Many game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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In this episode we talk to Ian Harnarine, the writer and director of Doubles. The story of a Trinidadian street vendor must travel to Toronto and decide if he will help save his estranged father from dying. Ian was born in Toronto, Canada and is the son of immigrants from Trinidad & Tobago. He attended York University earning a Bachelor’s degree in…
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The 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival is just around the corner, and with it comes a new line-up of films across a fresh collection of streams. This podcast showcases the voices of filmmakers whose work will feature in the 2023 program, going deep behind the vision and motivation for each film. Find out More: https://atlanticfilmfestival.ca…
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This episode, Jer tries to guess what show Jono watched, we play Do You Know The Lyrics? Plus Jono talks about his Ooni Karu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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*TW: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence.* Today we talk Ducks, Kate Beaton’s celebrated graphic memoir — winner of Canada Reads, a New York Times Notable Book — about her two years working in the oil sands of Fort McMurray, where men outnumber women fifty to one. Harsh economic realities forced Beaton to leave her Cape Breton home …
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This week, Jono went to NYC, we talk about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Jer thought the cost of a ticket on the Titanic exploration was $1500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about the NS fires, play How Many! Plus we talk about MuchMusic days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk about the passing of Gord, Jono was in a car accident and try to come up with a slogan for Giant Tiger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we talk the importance of learning a trade, have some fun with Siri and chat about the Bahds living on North Sentinel Island! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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This week we have the call in show, You Can’t Change That! Plus we talk about the Leafs and Oilers playoffs plus Crazy Rex! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens
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Sweater Weather Live! Talks Ducks with Marc Herman Lynch, Sun. Apr. 23 at the Memorial Park Library
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Reserve your free tickets at our Eventbrite page. Join Naomi and Aaron of the Sweater Weather podcast for their deep-dive discussion of Ducks, the award-winning graphic memoir by Kate Beaton about life in the Alberta oil sands. They'll be joined by special guest Marc Herman Lynch, a literary scholar, comics enthusiast, and novelist. This event take…
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