Strange Truths & Tall Tales Podcast
Strange Truths and Tall Tales is a podcast that celebrates the storytelling tradition of Newfoundland, Canada. From true-life feats of bravery to eerie tales of sea monsters and the folklore of mummers, we explore the stories that make this place so unique.
It’s not just about history. We also talk to modern storytellers, artists, and contributors from the world of pop culture to hear their perspectives, their inspirations, and the tales that matter to them.
The show is hosted by Robert, a longtime blogger from Gander, NL, who has spent years writing about Newfoundland’s culture and heritage. He records the podcast from home, with occasional “input” from his two Labrador retrievers, who keep him grounded (and sometimes distracted).
Whether you’re a Newfoundlander yourself or simply curious about the stories of this remarkable place, we invite you to join us. Together, we’ll unravel “the yarns that knit ya” and discover what makes Newfoundland’s tales so powerful, so moving, and so unforgettable.
Have a story to share? Reach out: robert@productofnewfoundland.ca.
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S2.E2: The Devil & The Duds
The second episode of season two is a spooky one — it features a rendition of the Newfoundland folktale ‘Mr. Kinchler and the Devil’ and a chat with Melanie O’Brien and Philip Goodridge of The Duds about their new Halloween tunes. It closes out with ‘Monstrous Things’ and a discussion of a sea serpent attack in Hawke’s Bay.
S2.E1: Bell Island & History’s Most Haunted
The season 2 opener features the story of a 12 year-old boy who fended off a giant squid, an interview with paranormal experts Corine Carey, Leanne Sallenback and Kelly Ireland of T+E’s series History’s Most Haunted, and an old sea serpent account from Fortune Harbour.