Bad Canadians
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<p><span>The Canadians (formerly Bad Canadians) is a Canadian long-form interview series devoted to ideas, curiosity, and thoughtful conversation. Hosted by Jared Michael, the show creates a space where writers, journalists, and cultural observers can exchange ideas across traditions while avoiding the usual culture-war trenches.</span></p> <p><span> Each episode is a deep, unhurried conversation with people who think differently, challenge orthodoxies, or see the country from an unexpected angle. The goal is serious, open-ended discussion about culture, institutions, history, science, media, and the stories Canada tells about itself. </span></p> <p><span>Working-class roots. A Free Speech lens. Canadian contrarians. That means taking disagreement seriously and treating people as full moral equals, not caricatures or mascots for a side. The aim is to understand how thoughtful people actually think, especially when you disagree with them.</span></p>
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12/12/2024
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
The Love of Listening: A Reflection On Listening Across Difference | The Canadians Ep. 18
Modern society has become very good at communication and increasingly poor at understanding. In this solo minisode, Jared Michael explores the difference between listening and simply waiting for our turn to speak. He reflects on disagreement, dehumanization, curiosity, and why recognizing another person’s humanity may be one of the most important skills a healthy society can cultivate. A reflection on listening, not as a communication technique, but as an act of recognition, empathy, and perhaps even love. The Canadians Links Website: https://www.thecanadianspodcast.ca/ Support Page: https://buymeacoffee.com/thecanadians Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheCanadiansPod Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wxT42gEPMiOBGTFFU4D4 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bad-canadians/id1785300184 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadiansPod Opening Song: Aria 51 by MicroBongo Soundsystem, used with permission.
June 2, 2026
Stephen Jenkinson: Cultural Poverty, Ritual, and Belonging | The Canadians Ep. 17
Stephen Jenkinson is a culture worker, author, and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School. He holds master’s degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the University of Toronto and is the author of numerous books, including Die Wise and his most recent work, Trembling, Still. This conversation began as an attempt to discuss Stephen’s earlier work on death and grief, but quickly moved elsewhere. Instead, we found ourselves talking about culture itself: what it owes, who it serves, and what happens when people inherit a world that no longer provides reliable ways of belonging, remembering, or understanding their obligations to one another. We discuss Canada as a country shaped by immigration, displacement, and reinvention, the role of ritual and elderhood in modern life, the tension between freedom and obligation, and the challenge of building wisdom in an age increasingly detached from inherited forms of meaning. Finally we turn to his new book, Trembling, Still, written in the wake of a serious neurodegenerative diagnosis, and Stephen’s reflections on illness, identity, and the possibility of becoming a stranger to oneself. Stephen’s Links Orphan Wisdom School: https://orphanwisdom.com/ Trembling, Still and Other Books by Stephen Jenkinson: https://orphanwisdom.com/books/ The Canadians Links Website: https://www.thecanadianspodcast.ca/ Support Page: https://buymeacoffee.com/thecanadians Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheCanadiansPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadiansPod Conversation recorded on April 22, 2026 Opening Song: Aria 51 by MicroBongo Soundsystem, used with permission.
May 19, 2026
Glynis Sherwood: Scapegoating, Family Dynamics, and Public Shaming | The Canadians Ep. 16
Psychotherapist Glynis Sherwood joins The Canadians for a conversation on scapegoating, family dynamics, shame, conflict, and public shaming. We explore the human tendency to place blame onto individuals rather than confront deeper tensions requiring personal or collective self-reflection. From family conflict and workplace dynamics to online mobs and cancel culture, Sherwood argues that scapegoating is one of the oldest and most recurring patterns in human behavior. We discuss scapegoating theory, projection, emotional regulation, Sherwood’s new book Finding Freedom, and the broader social dynamics that shape both private relationships and public life. Glynis Sherwood is a psychotherapist, coach, and pioneer in the study of scapegoating and family systems. Her website contains more than 100 articles exploring scapegoating, relationships, conflict, emotional systems, and personal growth, and serves as an excellent starting point for those interested in her work. Glynis’ Links Website: https://glynissherwood.com/ Finding Freedom: https://glynissherwood.com/finding-freedom-ebook-a-guide-to-healing-from-relationship-trauma/ The Canadians Links Website: https://www.thecanadianspodcast.ca/ Support Page https://buymeacoffee.com/thecanadians Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheCanadiansPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadiansPod Opening Song: Aria 51 by MicroBongo Soundsystem, used with permission.
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- What is Bad Canadians?
<p><span>The Canadians (formerly Bad Canadians) is a Canadian long-form interview series devoted to ideas, curiosity, and thoughtful conversation. Hosted by Jared Michael, the show creates a space where writers, journalists, and cultural observers can exchange ideas across traditions while avoiding the usual culture-war trenches.</span></p> <p><span> Each episode is a deep, unhurried conversation with people who think differently, challenge orthodoxies, or see the country from an unexpected angle. The goal is serious, open-ended discussion about culture, institutions, history, science, media, and the stories Canada tells about itself. </span></p> <p><span>Working-class roots. A Free Speech lens. Canadian contrarians. That means taking disagreement seriously and treating people as full moral equals, not caricatures or mascots for a side. The aim is to understand how thoughtful people actually think, especially when you disagree with them.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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