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.E9: Restless Corpses (Halloween Special Pt. 3)
In this special Halloween episode of Strange Truths and Tall Tales we explore two tales of corpses who wouldn’t quite rest in peace.
S1.E6: Newfoundland’s Madonna Iceberg
The story of a weird — maybe miraculous —iceberg that appeared off St. John’s in 1905
S1.E5: Rant, Roar and Riot
The story of the headline grabbing 1932 riot at the Colonial Building in St. John’s NL
S1.E4: Duels, Ghosts and Nose-Pulling in Newfoundland
Soldiers, ghosts, skeletons and nose-pulling… this is the story of the last duel causing death to be fought in Newfoundland
S1.E2: Francis Pickmore’s Worst Winter. Ever.
The story of Newfoundland Governor Francis Pickmore and ‘The Winter of the Rals’