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.E6: The Tale of Mildred Baxter feat. Rosemary Lawton and Kyle Callahan
In this episode I dig into the tale of Harbour Breton folk-hero Mildred Baxter — who sailed the sea in the guise of a man to deal with a cheating fiancé. Rosemary Lawton joins me to discuss ‘Jacket and Trouser’ songs and I have a chat about pop cultural monsters in Newfoundland with artist Kyle Callahan aka ‘The Godzilla Guy.’