Ehducation

Ehducation: Niagara Falls

Steph Kingston — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Mike joins Steph again for a less contentious topic this week: Niagara Falls, and the schoolteachers that go over them.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Bagged Milk

Steph Kingston — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:51:29 +0000

The reckoning has come. Steph and Mike are here to discuss the origins, merits and downsides of bagged milk.

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Ehducation: Comics and Superheroes

Steph Kingston — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:36:14 +0000

This week Steph is joined by the lovely and knowledgable Alex Cater (@happypuke) to talk about all things Canadian in comics: creators, characters and more!

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Self Stereotyping

Steph Kingston — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:25:32 +0000

The entire Kingston family is back again to talk about people's perceptions of Canadians. This time, we're talking about what perceptions and stereotypes that Canadians have about each other.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Being a Canadian Abroad

Steph Kingston — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:23:30 +0000

This week it's a family affair on Ehducation as Steph invites her whole family on board. We talk about traveling as a Canadian, what people expect and think about us around the world. Spoiler alert: It kind of turns into bragging.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

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Ehducation: Great Hockey Moments

Steph Kingston — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:06:18 +0000

Back after a long vacation and packing several family members in tow, this episode we talk amazing hockey moments. The ones that make you stand up and scream at the TV, the ones where you remember what you were doing when then happened. It get super Canadian. More than normal.

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Ehducation: The Trudeaus

Steph Kingston — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:18:27 +0000

Our last episode of 2015 is a great one, with returning guest Ashleigh Shadowbrook and Steph discussing Canada's first family of politics: the Trudeaus. How much do we fangirl? Just watch us.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Terrifying Animals

Steph Kingston — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:24:45 +0000

This week, while braving the wilds of Australia, Steph and Leslie tell you all about the many noble and majestic animals of Canada...who want to murder you.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: How To Become Prime Minister

Steph Kingston — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000

This week Steph tells you all about how Canadian government works, and what you need to do to become the master of it all: The Prime Minister.

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Music "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield.

Ehducation: Spooky Stories

Steph Kingston — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Alright well Halloween was last week but we've got a nice batch of spooky Canadian stories here for you this week! Listen to them as you cling to the remains of your candy and wait tearfully for Halloween to come around again. The stories are read by Mike McGinnis (@mmmizzle), Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Carly Shields (@Animat3dM3) and Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo) and come from the Big Book of Canadian Ghost Stories by John Robert Colombo.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Terry Fox

Steph Kingston — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Back from hiatus full of apologies and inspiration! Sorry for the absence everybody, international moving is a tricky business. Steph is back for another solo episode this week on one of Canada's most inspirational figures: Terry Fox!

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Brother XII

Steph Kingston — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000

It's our one year birthday! Thanks everybody for supporting us over this last year! To celebrate, Steph is joined again by Ashleigh Shadowbrook for a very special episode. In homage to one of our favourite podcasts "The Dollop", Steph tells a weird story from Canadian history to Ash, who knows nothing about it. Enjoy the madness!

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: The Great Maple Syrup Heist

Steph Kingston — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 07:45:48 +0000

This week we're covering the most Canadian crime to ever happen: The Great Maple Syrup Heist. Tune in for discussion of bad syrup based puns, and also just how valuable syrup is. Spoiler alert: Super valuable. Also with a bonus story about crazy Acadian Syrup Pirates from guest Mike de Jong.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Ringette

Steph Kingston — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 07:21:22 +0000

Dive into the lady centric world of Ringette with Steph and Mike De Jong this week. Learn things such as: what the heck is Ringette?

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Rose Fortune and Isobel Gunn

Steph Kingston — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:00:00 +0000

On this low key, Steph only, episode of Ehducation we take a look at two lesser known but trailblazing women in Canadian history: Rose Fortune and Isobel Gunn.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Canada Day Quiz Part 2!

Steph Kingston — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 05:51:08 +0000

In part 2 of our special Canada Day quiz, listen as the Ginger Detectives, Robin Sparkles Motion, and True Patriot Love duke it out. One of these teams will be crowned champions, one will have to drink pure maple syrup! This episode's rounds include: "Why is this Canadian famous?" and "Have you been listening to the show?"

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Music: In Canada by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Canada Day Quiz Part 1!

Steph Kingston — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 04:00:00 +0000

For this very special Ehducation on Canada Day itself we decided to do a very special episode! Join Steph along with past guests and new friends as we learn all about Canada and Confederation in a quiz show! Part 1 of 2 because we had way too much fun.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: TV (Modern Edition)

Steph Kingston — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:00:00 +0000

If last episode left you scratching your head wondering what an "Avonlea" is, maybe you'll like this new episode in which Steph and Victoria discuss current TV shows. We cover everything from Corner Gas to Orphan Black. Learn about the seedy scandals of "Battle of the Blades" and why Arlene Dickenson is so great.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: TV Shows (Nostalgia Edition)

Steph Kingston — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:56:19 +0000

Apologies for the late episode everybody, Steph got caught up watching episodes of Uh Oh! on youtube and didn't wake up until the episode was due. This episode is all about episodes of Canadian television, particularly from the 90s. Steph and new cohost Victoria explore the depths of YTV, the PJs, Stickin Around, Road to Avonlea, Ready or Not, and more.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Alberta

Steph Kingston — Wed, 20 May 2015 07:34:27 +0000

This week, join Steph and Leslie as they discuss their home province of Alberta! Find out what Canadian mascara is, as well as Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and what the Torrington Gopher Hole museum is. Not to mention tips on the best place in the province to land a UFO.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Alex Trebek

Steph Kingston — Wed, 06 May 2015 07:18:51 +0000

In another episode of our series on famous Canadians, Steph and Leslie bring you: Alex Trebek! Find out what an unstoppable machine he is, and why we're just a little bit scared of him. Or we would be, if he wasn't such a darn cool guy.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Slang

Steph Kingston — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:18:01 +0000

An oft requested episode, so here's hoping it doesn't disappoint, eh? Join Steph and her mom Heather as they talk aboot all the real skookum Canadian slang out there. There's even a super fun quiz where you can test your knowledge and gain many bragging points. So grab your friends and your bunnyhugs and learn some sweet Canadian lingo.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Can Con

Steph Kingston — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:39:47 +0000

Despite what it sounds like, Can Con is not in fact a convention for Canadians (though that would also be great). Join Steph and Hiroshi as they discuss what Can Con is, how it works, how it may work in the future, and how it's affected Canadian media over the last 50 years.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: The Junos and Canadian Music

Steph Kingston — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:14:38 +0000

Join Steph and new guest Michael Hiroshi Sutherland as they discuss the Juno Awards, as well as some of their favourite Canadian musical acts. This episode is guaranteed to get your toes tapping as well as your brain churning. Find out why 1971 was such a big year for Canadian music, as well as Hedley: Origins. This is definitely the episode to try if you're looking for some wonderful new music from the Great White North.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Board Games

Steph Kingston — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Step right up ladies, gentlemen and everyone in between! It's time for an episode of Ehudcation all about Canadian board games! Brad and Steph talk Trivial Pursuit, Balderdash, Guardians of Order and more! Find out why 2012 was a bad year for Trivial Pursuit, and why "getting it in the hole" isn't that dirty if you're playing Krokinole.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Early Colonization

Steph Kingston — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000

This week Steph is joined by Brad Brockway to talk about early colonization of Canada (and to an extent, America) Together they cover the founding of New France and the origins of the very name "Canada" as well as sleepily try to get dates right. Yes, I'm aware we say some of them wrong. Please be forgiving. Find out how wars over territory in Canada affected future events like the Revolutionary War and the French Revolution. As well as what "the Expulsion of the Acadians" meant for cuisine in Louisiana.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Flags

Steph Kingston — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Today Steph sits down with her friend Grace to recreate a lost episode that was recorded months ago. They talk about flags, national identity and why former British colonies change their flag. Find out just how long it can take to change your flag, and how important it can be to your national pride.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: How to Impress a Canadian

Steph Kingston — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

This week Steph gets a little experimental by hosting the show all by herself. Learn some tips and tricks to impressing Canadians, mostly by referencing ads from the 90s. Find out what a house hippo loves to eat, as well as what is appropriate to put in your mouth. Seriously.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: The Famous Five

Steph Kingston — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Steph sits down (metaphorically)with returning cohost Ashleigh Shadowbrook this week to talk about some of Canada's most important early femininists. Find out just how long it took for women to legally be considered "persons" in Canada, and why Emily Murphy can drop the mic with the best of them. And best of all, we talk about the Living Tree Doctrine, which is hands down the coolest piece of legislation out there and a big part of what makes Canada so special.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Holiday Traditions

Steph Kingston — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Tis the season to be dropping molten lead into water? Join Steph and a record breaking 3 cohosts for this very special episode about holiday traditions in Canada, England and Germany. Find out why every German TV station plays an English show on New Years Eve. Or why the English have Christmas lunch instead of dinner. Happy New Year everybody, and we'll see you for more Ehducation in 2015!

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Cryptids

Steph Kingston — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Ogopogo is more than just a really good Scrabble word. Join Steph and Leslie again this week as they talk about some of the mysterious creatures that may be roaming the wilds of Canada. Learn why you should never trust a man named Rick Dyer, avoid Wendigos at all cost, and a special story about the most weirdly Canadian cryptid of them all.Like the show? Give us a 5 star rating and review!

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Winter

Steph Kingston — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000

While it may be summer in the Southern Hemisphere where Steph and her new cohost are, winter is undoubtedly the most defining season of Canada. This week we talk about winter weather, clothes, activities, and other weird winter related idiosyncracies of Canada. Learn why God's Freezer isn't necessarily a religious experience, and the secret sixth sense of snow walking that Canadians have.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Inventions

Steph Kingston — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Ever wonder just who came up with Plexiglass or the snowblower? Turns out Canadians are responsible for these inventions and a whole bunch more. Listen and Steph and Heather talk about some of the weirdest, most misappropriated and most impactful inventions by Canadians. And as a bonus, Heather learns just who Jason Voorhees is.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Pre-History and Viking Settlement

Steph Kingston — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Steph is joined by an extra special guest this week: her mom! Together they talk about what was going on in Canada for the first few million years before it was actually Canada. Find out just where Greenland got it's misleading name! Not to mention unraveling the mysteries of "The curling."

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Education: Tim Hortons

Steph Kingston — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000

This week on Ehducation, Steph and Michelle discuss one of Canada's most delicious institutions: Tim Hortons. Find out why it doesn't have an apostrophe, what's the tastiest menu item is, and just what "Rrrroll up the Rrrrrim" really means.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Chris Hadfield

Steph Kingston — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Join us as Steph talks with a brand new cohost about one of the all around best Canadians and humans around: Chris Hadfield! Find out what makes him such an inspiring and wonderful Canadian, besides the fact that he helped sing our theme song.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield.

Ehducation: Chatting About Canada

Steph Kingston — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000

This week on Ehducation, Steph sits down with an American friend to talk about differences between the US and Canada, poutine, and service dogs. And Steph gives a quiz on Canadian trivia.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Food

Steph Kingston — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Ehducation, Steph and Staci talk about one of the most important Canadian subjects: Food! Everything from poutine to Skor bars to the mysterious and elusive rhubarb. And we learn some really weird facts about maple syrup.

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Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

Ehducation: Introductions

Steph Kingston — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to to the very first episode of Ehducation, your complete crash course in Canada! Today we'll be telling you about ourselves, about the show and about Canada itself. Be gentle, it's our first time.

Music: "In Canada" by Dave Hadfield

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