From Far and Wide with Tod Maffin
Canada’s history is weirder, wilder, and more surprising than you think. Each episode dives into a true story you’ve probably never heard — the forgotten, the buried, and the unbelievable. No myths. Just Canada, unfiltered.
Episodes
What is summer camp prank can teach us about negotiating with a con man.
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A single flag. A nation’s conscience. Curtis Wilson’s design is quietly transforming Canada’s identity.
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Did you know Canada has a syrup reserve?! Like, an actual vault of maple syrup barrels? It got ROBBED in 2012 — $19M worth. Only in Canada 🇨🇦
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Americans issued a travel advisory for Canada? Cute. Here's my travel advisory for them. 🇺🇸 Florida, Texas, New York — you’re up.
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How did no one realize this TV icon was secretly Canadian?
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It’s easy to be an ally when things are sunny. But if your brand only shows up when it’s convenient, you were never really with us. This is about more than logos. It’s about values.
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Don't stop. Stay petty. Elbows up.
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You call it Canadian bacon. We call it “ham in a Halloween costume.” Let’s talk about culinary theft.
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The world is turning its back on science. But maybe, Canada can be its lighthouse.
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Tod chats with Dr. Robert Beck about his journey of moving from the United States to Canada as a physician. He discusses the motivations behind the move, the processes involved in obtaining a job and work permit, and the complexities of medical licensing in Canada.
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Trump did more to unite Canada than half our premiers combined. Tariffs? Thanks for the motivation.
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It’s okay to feel let down by this country. But calling it broken helps no one — least of all the people still trying to fix it.
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Three reasons Canadians aren’t crossing the border—and no, the coupons won’t fix it.
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When asked “As Canadian as ____,” Canadians responded with an answer you’d never guess.
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Thinking of moving to Canada? Let me help you decode the wild world of Canadianisms—because trust me, “yeah, no” doesn’t mean what you think it means. In this video, I’ll explain a sentence so Canadian it might as well come with a double-double and a hockey fight. From “chirping” to “skookum,” learn how to talk like a true Canuck without embarrassing yourself at the rink.
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I grew up with The Littlest Hobo—a show every Canadian over 35 remembers. No big budget, no explosions—just relentless decency. In this video, I explore how this simple show about a dog became a blueprint for Canadian values: humility, kindness, and quiet strength.
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Donald Trump keeps calling Canada’s military weak. I’m here to set the record straight—with the story of how Canadian troops liberated the Netherlands in WWII, and earned a nation’s eternal gratitude. From Princess Margriet’s birth on Canadian soil to the tulips blooming in Ottawa, this isn’t just history—it’s proof that strength isn’t measured by volume, but by values.
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The Notwithstanding Clause was Canada's constitutional compromise: intended as a rare exception, it's becoming dangerously routine. Pierre Poilievre's promise to invoke it raises troubling questions. Can fundamental rights be genuinely protected if politicians hold a permanent veto?
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I’m tired of pretending strategic voting is normal. In this video, I break down how vote splitting under first-past-the-post keeps wrecking elections—especially in Canada—and why picking the “lesser evil” candidate isn’t democracy. I explain how ranked choice voting, approval voting, and other reforms can stop this madness and finally let us vote for what we believe in without handing power to the party we hate.
Journalists have opinions and leanings. Bias is not betrayal. Pretending otherwise only fuels polarization. And makes you look dumb.
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