The Weird Canadian
Tired of playing it safe? Feeling boxed-in by the 9–5, mainstream media narratives, or a life that just doesn't fit? Welcome to The Weird Canadian—where smart-but-stuck Canadians come to wake up, break out, and get real. This is your permission slip for weird, wild, soul-aligned living. We’re not here to sugarcoat. We’re here to shake things up—with truth-telling conversations, rebellious ideas, and raw explorations of what it really means to live on your own terms. Like sitting around a campfire with a philosopher, a healer, and a stand-up comic—all trying to burn down the status quo (in plaid). If you're craving something deeper, truer, and way more alive—you belong here. 🌀 It’s time to remember who the hell you are.
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In this deep dive episode, The Weird Canadian reveals the hidden story behind Canada’s banking system. Learn how we nationalized our central bank yet missed the critical issue of debt-based money. Understand the real reasons behind the housing crisis, inflation, and wealth inequality in Canada today. Get informed and rethink your financial future.
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Join us as we discuss Canada's energy future with Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele, exploring innovative renewable solutions, energy affordability, smart grid technologies, and tackling energy poverty. Get insights into critical infrastructure updates and how Canada can lead a sustainable energy transformation. Tune in for actionable insights and expert analysis!
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In the debut episode of the Real & Weird Podcast, we explore Canada's current democracy crisis. We discuss Ontario’s controversial Bills 2 and 5, secretive negotiations at the G7 Summit, and uncover why Canada's Central Bank abruptly halted its digital currency project (CBDC). Tune in to understand these critical developments and how they could reshape Canada's future. Subscribe and stay informed to take ...
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Can you really change your life at any age? Watch this incredible military veteran's transformation from 25-year soldier to bestselling author!
Joseph Bolton proves it's NEVER too late for a career change. After serving 25 years in the military, including deployment in Afghanistan, he completely transformed his life by pursuing his passion for storytelling and uncovered his amazing family heritage.
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Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films could unalive shows like Severance, end movie production in small Canadian towns, and devastate an industry most people don't know exists. I interviewed Jason Norris, founder of YCAA talent agency in Toronto, to expose how Hollywood actually works and why your favorite movies like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World might never have existed under these new rules.
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In this wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation, I join Too Hard for the Radio to dive into the political, cultural, and technological upheavals shaking both Canada and the U.S. From the surreal optics of Canadian leadership and the broken postal system to the lingering impacts of the Trucker Convoy and the slow-motion collapse of national infrastructure — we dig in hard. We also tackle:
- How Canada’s re...
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What if every T-shirt planted a tree? 🌳 Meet Amory Chicky Alvarez, the 18-year-old entrepreneur behind Forest Delivery, a revolutionary platform turning fashion into a force for climate action. In this episode of The Weird Canadian, we dive deep into youth entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and how YOU can help reforest the world—just by shopping smarter.
👕 Every product = 1 tree planted. 🌍 Re...
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Join me, The Weird Canadian, in this high-energy convo with Adam Torres — top 2.5% podcaster, global entrepreneur, and branding pro behind Mission Matters. We talk personal branding, building businesses from small towns like Lewisporte, NL, and why being “weird” is the best business advantage.
🌍 Topics we cover:
- Why corporate success doesn't prepare you for entrepreneurship
- Common myths about personal b...
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Canada’s Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is being sold as a way to support Canadian content. But beneath the surface, it threatens the future of free speech, creator visibility, and digital expression across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. In this unfiltered breakdown, The Weird Canadian (me) dives into what the bill actually does — and why it should terrify every creator, activist, and ever...
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The 9–5 workweek wasn’t built for your health, happiness, or creativity — it was built for control. And in 2025? It’s breaking us.
In this episode, we dive deep into the bloody origins of the modern workweek, how unpredictable schedules and burnout are crushing productivity, and why hybrid, remote, and flexible models are the future. From Gen Z rebellion to carbon emissions, this isn't just a work rant — it’s...
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In 2018, Donald Trump ignited an economic war with Canada by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum, branding Canada's steel as a "national security threat." This hidden battle caused job losses, economic uncertainty, and rising consumer costs. Canada's response was swift and strategic—retaliatory tariffs targeting symbolic American goods and bold moves to diversify trade. But with Trump eyeing a po...
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Why is Alberta talking about leaving Canada—again?
In this episode of The Weird Canadian, we dive deep into Alberta’s growing separation movement. It’s not just about oil and equalization payments anymore. From WEXIT to Premier Danielle Smith’s “Sovereignty Act,” there’s a serious wave of frustration building in the West.
We explore: 🔥 The roots of Alberta’s resentment toward Ottawa 🛢️ Why federal policies ...
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🎙️ In this episode of The Weird Canadian, I sit down with bestselling author and global DEI expert Michael Bach to talk about the real meaning of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (IDEA) — and how it’s being dangerously misunderstood in today’s culture wars.
We get real about: ✅ The myth that inclusion undermines merit ✅ Why early DEI frameworks are critical for startups ✅ Pronouns, respect, an...
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O Canada, Oh Crap: Cody’s Return Canadian chaos, media manipulation, political polarization—oh my! Cody a.k.a. The Weird Canadian is back, and this time he's got a lot to say. On Canada’s election day, he joins Darren for a raw, unscripted, and truth-packed conversation on the state of Canada, America, and everything in between. From the rise of Mark Carney and the PPC, to Alberta’s secession talk, to rising ...
Is Bill C-18 really about helping journalism — or controlling your access to information?
In this eye-opening episode of The Weird Canadian, we break down: ✅ What Bill C-18 actually does (and why Google & Meta blocked news in Canada) 🚫 How it’s silencing indie creators, podcasters, and freelance journalists 📉 Why legacy media wins — and independent voices get buried 📲 What YOU can do to push back
This isn’t just about news —...
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🧠 AI that thinks, builds, and replicates itself? Meet Drake Wolfe, the founder of BC Technologies and the mind behind a revolutionary auto-generative AI ecosystem that could change how we run businesses forever.
In this mind-blowing episode of The Weird Canadian, we dive deep into:
🚀 How Drake went from commercial construction to building multi-agent AI networks 🤖 What "AI swarms" mean for the fu...
🔥 Why I Said NO to Parenthood — and Why You Can Too 🚫👶
Ever felt pressured to have kids even when it didn’t feel right? You’re NOT alone. Today, I’m sharing the raw truth about why I made the decision not to have children — and why it’s okay to choose a different path in life. 🌍✨
In this powerful, no-holds-barred episode, we dive into:
- 🏠 The brutal reality of the rising cost of living in Canada — and why raising a...
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Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, CBDC, and the future of Canadian politics collide in this hard-hitting breakdown of the 2025 federal election and Canada’s economic reality.
🔥 Who’s REALLY Fixing Canada? Carney, Poilievre, or Singh? Here’s the Harsh Truth
Forget the hype and political cults. In this unfiltered episode of The Weird Canadian, we expose Mark Carney’s CBDC plans, Poilievre’s contradictions, and Ja...
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In this inspiring episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Cody Johnston,
The voice behind The Weird Canadian Podcast, to explore his powerful journey from burnout in government tech to rediscovering purpose in nature.
Cody shares how success without fulfillment pushed him to a life-changing decision—leaving his high-paying software development job to pursue a simpler, more meaningful life in Newfoundland.
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In this eye-opening video, Jesse Hirsh exposes AI's dark secret and its impact on Canadian politics. Learn about cybersecurity, ChatGPT, and the technews you need to know!
🔥 Is AI our savior or the biggest threat to democracy? Dive into a revealing conversation with Jesse Hirsh, a renowned expert in AI ethics and cybersecurity. Discover how AI is reshaping Canadian politics, cybersecurity risks everyone over...
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