Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North
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<p>Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast that takes you deep into the making of iconic movies and the stars who shaped the history of Canadian filmmaking.</p><br><p>Consider supporting us by becoming a Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/knockaboutmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/knockaboutmedia</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
March 3, 2026
The Night's Most Important Man
<p>What does it take to build a cultural empire when the doors are closed to you?</p><br><p>This episode comes courtesy of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-black-hum/id1776904663" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Hum</a>, produced by Knockabout Media and hosted by Cindy Charles. In this special feed drop, we bring you the extraordinary story of Rufus Rockhead, a Jamaican immigrant, First World War veteran, railway porter, bootlegger, and visionary entrepreneur who built Rockhead’s Paradise into the beating heart of Montreal’s jazz scene.</p><br><p>If you enjoy this episode, find The Black Hum wherever you get your podcasts and dive into Season 2 for five powerful stories of Canadians who changed the cultural landscape.</p><br><p><a href="https://2ly.link/20rMZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">*Download our Discussion Questions for your class*</a></p><br><p>Host Cindy Charles</p><p>Writer Nuruddin Qorane</p><p>Executive Producer Ryan Barnett</p><p>Associate Producer Cindy Charles</p><p>Voice Director & Editor Sonia Gemmiti</p><p>Researcher Dr. Sarafina Pagnotta</p><p>Series Consultants Kathy Grant & Mathias Joost</p><p>This series features interviews with Lt. Jerome Downey, Robert Downey, Jr., Michael Marville, Stephen Dame, Mathias Joost, Kathy Grant, Constance Backhouse, Dr. Dorothy Williams</p><p>Additional voices by Keith Francis & Matthew Barnett</p><br><p>Featuring "Hello Montreal" performed by Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians</p><br><p>A Knockabout Media Production</p><p>This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.</p><p>*This program and all relevant content is for educational purposes only and to the best of our knowledge is being used under Fair Dealing/Fair Use Act guidelines and within Canadian and United States standards of fair dealing/fair use*</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 26, 2026
New from Knockabout: Rocket War
Military historians and veterans recount Canada's shift from peacekeeping to military engagement in the Persian Gulf following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, detailing Operation Friction and the experiences of those deployed.
December 19, 2025
Revisiting Tears Are Not Enough with Sean Quinlan
<p>Before we head into a short break, we wanted to leave you with something special: a curious little detour into a very specific piece of Canadiana—“Tears Are Not Enough,” the all-star charity single that brought together some of the country’s biggest musical names in the 1980s.</p><br><p>In this episode, Ryan is joined by Sean Quinlan—host of <a href="https://www.excursionsradio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Excursions Radio</a> and the voice of John Candy in our John Candy series—to revisit the song, the moment, the cultural weirdness, and the earnestness of it all. It’s a morsel, not a meal.</p><br><p>Consider supporting us here: patreon.com/KnockaboutMedia</p><br><p>Cited:</p><p>Tears Are Not Enough (1985), directed by John Zaritsky</p><p>'Tears Are Not Enough,’ performed by Northern Lights, written by David Foster, Jim Vallance, and Bryan Adams, with additional French lyrics by Rachel Paiement, released in 1985.</p><br><p>*This program and all relevant content is for educational purposes only and to the best of our knowledge is being used under Fair Dealing/Fair Use Act guidelines and within Canadian and United States standards of fair dealing/fair use*</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North?
<p>Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast that takes you deep into the making of iconic movies and the stars who shaped the history of Canadian filmmaking.</p><br><p>Consider supporting us by becoming a Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/knockaboutmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/knockaboutmedia</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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