Canadian Grit: North of Ordinary

About Canadian Grit: North of Ordinary

🎙️Real Stories. Real History. Real People. Engage with YOUR VOICE in the ongoing, and exponentially growing digital-industrial revolution in the global village where voices feel harder to hear than ever. I offer honesty, humour, directness, authenticity, depth, breadth, and democratic voice to ALL Canadians. Critically thoughtful, original, on-the-nose, engaging, & fun. Interweaving global history, travel, pop culture, rock 'n' roll, movies, sports, space, and technology. As "The Dealer of Perspectives," I look for determined, committed Canadians of GRIT... people like YOU, YOUR FAMILY, and YOUR FRIENDS. From all walks of life. From the past and present. Come along. Forge new perspectives on old problems and outdated perspectives. Roll up your sleeves, and jump into this interactive, fun, and multimedia beast I've been building to help Canadians engage and HOLISTICALLY BENEFIT from the historic transition taking place around the world… right now… during *our lifetime.* This isn't just my voice-- it's me using my skills to create a DEMOCRATIC platform to engage with PEOPLE LIKE YOU, as we work together to find the best pathways forward for our local communities in Canada. This is a show for everyone. For all of humanity. It's about courage, and it couldn't come at a better time. This is our moment in History... thank YOU for choosing to spend it with ME and CANADA. All you need is a little imagination. See you soon. -Jamie

Publisher

Jamie Jackson

Category

education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2025

Latest episode

11 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2025

   History Episode 6: Remembrance Day, John McCrae, & In Flanders' Fields

   Explores John McCrae's life and writing: a Canadian physician, soldier, and poet, best known for his iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields.' It delves into the historical context of the long 19th century, the impact of the Great War on modernism, and the evolution of Canadian identity. The discussion highlights McCrae's experiences in the Boer War and World War I, his reflections on mortality and service, and the enduring significance of his poetry in shaping national remembrance and identity. Ke...

2. 

   9 Nov 2025

   History Episode 5: The Incompatible 51st State: Rails, Rebellion, and a Nation Forged in Frost

   How the hell did Canada and the world end up where it is in 2025? What can we realistically do about it? This is the episode we've been building toward. We're finally arriving at the beginning of the 1900s... the sum of all the perspectives explored in Canadian Grit so far. Canada was never a sure thing. Just as we feel the existential quakes of American instability and isolationism in 2025, this episode brings to life our shared past and the fact that Canada has been through this...

3. 

   7 Oct 2025

   The Wildest Cold Case *Never* Told. Canadian Author Adam Shoalts' NEW BOOK: Vanished Beyond the Map.

   Adam Shoalts' Brand New Book DROPS TODAY. All locally-owned & online book sellers are now selling "Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell." In this engaging conversation, Jamie sits down with Adam Shoalts, a renowned Canadian explorer and author, shares insights into his expeditions, ALL of his books, the importance of storytelling in history, & the interconnectedness of nature and geography. Shoalts discusses his latest book (OUT TODAY. OCT. 7!), t...

4. 

   18 Sept 2025

   50 Years @ 35,000 Feet: Tales of Flight, Global Adventure & Genuine Humanity

   Welcome aboard Air Grit. This is an inspiring story for Canadians & humans of *ALL AGES,* emphasizing the importance of GRIT, passion, TRUE LOVE, community, & the role of fickle luck in a successful career. If you've seen Top Gun, this is your time to hear about the REAL PILOT "....who flew a cargo plane full of rubber dogsh*t outta Hong Kong." Summary In this engaging conversation, retired commercial airline pilot, Captain Colin Clark of Muskoka, Ontario, explores the multiface...

5. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Freedom of Speech, Chaos, & the Role of Government for Humans Emerging From the State of Nature: "Leviathan"

   Summary In this conversation, Jamie Jackson explores the complex relationship between freedom of speech and freedom of expression, emphasizing the historical context and philosophical underpinnings from thinkers like Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He argues that true freedom of speech is contingent upon education and understanding, and critiques the current political landscape for fostering chaos and oppression. Jackson calls for a collective effort to protect democratic values and ...

6. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Freedom of Expression vs. Freedom of Speech in Canada: Paulo Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed"

   Got a story? Want to reach out? Send us a text! Summary 🇨🇦 Jamie delves into teachings by one of the most influential pedagogical writers of the 20th century: Paulo Freire, whose Pedagogy of the Oppressed is a foundational text in critical education. Freedom of expression, Section 1 of the Charter, Charlie Kirk, political violence, & the role & RESPONSIBILITY of PUBLIC EDUCATION related to perpetuating oppression. Jackson emphasizes the historical context of these issues & calls f...

7. 

   14 Jul 2025

   The Raw Deal with Tyler Morrison: Canadian Stand-up Comic/ Famous Roast Battler Chimes in on the Canadian Entertainment Industry & Life These Days

   Got a story? Want to reach out? Send us a text! Jamie Jackson sits down with renowned roast battle icon Tyler Morrison to talk all things comedy & Canada’s entertainment landscape: what it really takes to chase a dream, put yourself out there, & make people laugh. The conversation dives into economic & cultural obstacles for Canadian artists, riffing on Luc Rinaldi’s Walrus article with Skye Wallace: 📰 "The Death of the Middle-Class Musician". Canadian musi...

8. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Episode 4- The Wars for the Map: The Seven Years’ War, the Fall of Québec, & Ghosts of New France

   This episode explores the Seven Years' War and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, revealing how these conflicts shaped the blueprint for Canada.

9. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Tech Harnessing & Publicity for Charity-- Richard's Heroic "Primed for Charity" Story: From PPCLI Infantry Officer to the Cat-Man-Do

   Richard describes his transition from PPCLI infantry officer to charity work, highlighting how technology and publicity amplify his "Primed for Charity" initiative in this interview.

10. 

    14 Jun 2025

    Episode 3.2- Turtle Island, Interrupted (REDUX): The French Boy in the Smoke

    This episode explores Samuel de Champlain's early life in 16th-century France, highlighting the influences of war and ambition that shaped his future.

11. 

    7 Jun 2025

    Episode 3.1: Turtle Island, Interrupted (Redux): Director Champlain's Cut

    Host Jamie Jackson explores the pre-colonial history of Canada, revealing the stories and perspectives of Turtle Island before European influence.

12. 

    31 May 2025

    Before Canada Had a Name, Part 2- From First Maps to First Moon Landing: Leif Erickson, the Avro Arrow, and the Space Race

    This episode explores Canada's historical journey, tracing exploration, ambition, and identity from Leif Erikson's voyages to the Space Race and the Avro Arrow project.

13. 

    22 May 2025

    Before Canada Had a Name, Part 1- Courage (for Gord Downie): Discovery, Maps, and the Tragically Hip

    Host Jamie Jackson explores early Canadian history, the courage to explore the unknown, and the cultural impact of The Tragically Hip.

14. 

    15 May 2025

    North of Ordinary: The Rope, the Pine, and the Torch

    Host Jamie Jackson, PhD (ABD), explores themes of grit, memory, and the importance of humanity through personal stories and historical reflections in this episode.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

3.7 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30