Canada quietly dominates global television—but why? In this episode, Jim Lang sits down with Canadian TV insider Bradie Whetham to uncover the surprising truth behind the international success of shows like Trailer Park Boys, Letterkenny, Kids in the Hall, and more.
Bradie shares behind-the-scenes stories from his prolific career, including how one of his own series has aired in 75+ countries and continues to sell DVDs to this day. From nostalgic throwbacks like Wind at My Back to breakout comedies like Shorsey, this conversation uncovers how streaming, memes, and overlooked Canadian talent have reshaped global pop culture.
Key topics in this episode:
• Why Canadian shows like Trailer Park Boys and Shorsey have global cult status
• The hidden brilliance of shows like Wind at My Back, Degrassi, and Kids in the Hall
• How U.S. validation boosts Canadian success (and why that needs to change)
• Behind-the-scenes Comic Con stories, acting in Goosebumps, and 160+ commercials
• Why Canada's media industry is quietly thriving—and what’s coming next
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - A Big Deal in Canadian Television
- (00:00:41) - Canada's Cult Hit
- (00:06:06) - Letterkenny: Shoresy on Crave
- (00:10:45) - SCTV on Canadian Comedians
- (00:15:10) - Canadian TV Star on Degrassi
- (00:17:07) - Canadians on Hollywood in the Country
- (00:18:13) - Tom Brady on Working In Commercials
- (00:20:24) - Kiefer Sutherland on His Friendship With Shirley Douglas
- (00:22:43) - Clown Posse Remembering Their Mother
- (00:24:23) - A Taste of Working With Actors
- (00:26:23) - Bill Maher on Canadian TV
- (00:31:25) - Canadian content in the 1980s
- (00:34:59) - Canadian TV Content
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