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
During the Second World War, the Allies dreamed up something that sounds impossible — an aircraft carrier made of ice and sawdust. Not a metaphor, not a Canadian stereotype, but a real, bulletproof iceberg ship, built in secret on a frozen Alberta lake.
This is the story of Project Habakkuk, the bizarre wartime invention that could have changed the war. We’ll travel to Jasper National Park, where pacifists worked under RCMP guard to...
If Alberta wants to leave Canada, fine. But they’re not going alone. I made a packing list. It includes some national treasures we probably don’t need anymore. From dial-up-speed Senators to the world’s saddest coffee coupons, this is what I’d send along with them. Call it tough love, Canadian style.
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Air Canada flight attendants are striking, and I get it. Imagine doing 35 hours of unpaid labour every week, while being responsible for safety at 35,000 feet.
In this episode, I break down why this strike is long overdue and how Canada’s outdated regulations keep letting airlines off the hook.
Disclosure: An earlier version of this episode, up for about 30 minutes, had a significant factual error in it. This version of the video h...
She wasn’t a spy. She wasn’t in the military. Judy Feld Carr was a Canadian mother of six who used whispers, money, and Torah messages to save thousands. Her quiet mission reveals something profound about Canada’s past—and raises urgent questions about our present immigration system. This is the moment we decide what our values really mean.
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Every Canadian has had the fantasy: sell it all, move to PEI, and live in a charming farmhouse by the sea. But the reality? Well water, blackflies, and no Costco for hundreds of kilometres. In this video, I unpack why the dream is so tempting, why it rarely works, and why that’s perfectly okay.
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You may have seen the viral “Rachel Maddow” clip praising Canada. It’s fake — and dangerous. In this video, I expose how to spot AI-generated propaganda, why this clip’s details point to a larger agenda, and how seemingly harmless content can be weaponized to stir resentment. The threat isn’t just the video. It’s what comes after.
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The words that carried us through a crisis, and could shape our future.
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Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro: caught mislabelling American food as Canadian. If you're trying to shop local, this matters. Here's how to fight back.
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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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