Strange Truths and Tall Tales: Product of Newfoundland

About Strange Truths and Tall Tales: Product of Newfoundland

We tell all kinds of stories from Newfoundland, Canada but the ‘strange and unusual’ is our sweet-spot. You’ll hear true-life accounts of death-defying courage, tales of horrible sea monsters and stories of murderous mummers. Alongside the history and folklore, we chat with modern-day storytellers who stop by to talk about their work. It’s a bit like ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ meets ‘Entertainment Tonight.’ Strange bedfellows?  Definitely. It’s fun though. So, spend some time with us unravelling ‘the yarns that knit ya'.

Publisher

Robert (@productofnfld)

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2022

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   The Future Imperfect: Newfoundland Ghost Stories

   In this Halloween episode of Strange Truths and Tall Tales, we explore two Newfoundland ghost stories about unsettling glimpses of the future. First, we explore the legend of the Isle of Skye (https://www.productofnewfoundland.ca/articles/newfoundland-ghost-story-isle-of-skye), a schooner whose phantom crew was said to have appeared on a stormy night, calling out a warning that would take on a horrible significance in the days that followed. The story has been told and retold for more than a century, with details that vary from one storyteller to the next. But at its heart lies an intriguing question: what if horrible details of the future occasionally find a way of announcing themselves? Then we move on to Proctor’s Cove (https://www.productofnewfoundland.ca/articles/fetch-newfoundland-ghost), where a young woman walking home on a November night encounters a familiar figure on the road ahead. What first seems to be an ordinary meeting takes on a much darker significance when viewed in retrospect. From phantom voices on the water to a mysterious apparition on a moonlight road, these two tales explore the unsettling idea that some people might catch a glimpse of horros yet to come. Are these accounts of genuine premonitions, or simply good Newfoundland ghost stories? As always, the strange truths and the tall tales have a habit of walking hand-in-hand. Settle in for The Future Imperfect — two eerie tales for the Halloween season from an island with no shortage of unexplained stories. Get full episodes information at Product of Newfoundland (https://www.productofnewfoundland.ca)

2. 

   25 Oct 2026

   Unfinished Business: Newfoundland Ghost Stories

   Just in time for Halloween, we’re exploring two curious Newfoundland tales of ghosts, strange happenings, and unfinished business. First, the story of George Gaulton, as recorded by Frederic Lloyd, raises questions about whether some messages can reach us from beyond the grave. Then we travel to 1877 Torbay, where a newspaper reported “Fearful doings of a Ghost”at the home of Moses Power. Was something supernatural at work, or was there a more earthly explanation? One thing’s for certain: these old Newfoundland stories leave plenty of room for speculation. Settle in for two ghost stories from Newfoundland -- a foggy island where strange truths and tall tales have a habit of getting tangled.

3. 

   26 Apr 2026

   Newfoundland Pirate Stories: Peter Easton and Adventure Knox (feat. Tammy Hynes)

   Part 1: Peter Easton In the early 1600s, Peter Easton turned Newfoundland into something few would expect — a pirate stronghold. Operating out of Harbour Grace, Easton commanded a powerful fleet, raided ships across the Atlantic, and built a reputation that reached from England to the Mediterranean. For a time, he was nearly untouchable and earned the moniker ‘Pirate Admiral’. His presence on the island blurred the line between outlaw and authority figure. His story lives on in Newfoundland history, lore… and maybe maps. Part 2: Happy Adventure On the Eastport Peninsula, Happy Adventure is a place with a name that practically begs for a story—and it has plenty. Some say it traces back to Peter Easton and his ship of the same name, while others point to a passing surveyor or the hopeful optimism of early settlers. Like much of Newfoundland’s folklore, the truth is hard to pin down — it’s lost somewhere between documented history and enthusiastic storytelling. Plaque in Happy Adventure, NL In this segment, we dig into the competing origin stories behind the name, explore the landscape that may have inspired it, and follow the threads of pirate lore that run through the entire Eastport Peninsula. From “happy” adventures to more “damnable” ones, it’s a reminder that even the smallest places can hold some of the biggest — and most exciting — stories. Part 3: Tammy Hynes & Adventure Knox Tammy L. Hynes is a Newfoundland-based writer and educator whose work spans fiction, history, and creative nonfiction. She is the author of The Adventure Knox series and the forthcoming Wells of Truth series. Her past publications also include A History of Renews and Politics of the Kitchen, a unique collection of recipes from some of Canada’s most prominent politicians of the early 2000s. She has also contributed to the international bestseller How the Secret Changed My Life. Hynes is currently developing two Newfoundland-set fiction series: Adventure Knox, a young adult historical adventure series set in 1930s Newfoundland, and The Wells of Truth, an adult paranormal murder-mystery series. Blending historical fact with fiction, her writing brings Newfoundland’s past and atmosphere to life for a broad range of readers. In this episode, we dive into the first book in her Adventure Knox series, The Summer of Secrets. The novel follows Tese Knox, a young teen with a knack for finding adventures, so much so either becomes her nickname. One summer in Renews, Newfoundland, Tese stumbles across clues suggesting that a centuries-old legend of buried pirate treasure might actually be true. But as she digs deeper, the mystery leads somewhere far more unexpected — uncovering threads of corruption tied to Newfoundland’s former government, and igniting a sense of curiosity that reaches well beyond a single summer. Learn more about Tammy L. Hynes and get Adventure Knox: The Summer of Secrets Adventure Knox: The Summer of Secrets (https://Adventure Knox: The Summer of Secrets), Tammy L. Hynes at Amazon.ca Beauty Beneath: Prequel to the Wells of Truth (https://www.amazon.ca/Beauty-Beneath-Prequel-Wells-Truth-ebook/dp/B0G94PW1SP?ref_=ast_author_mpb), Tammy L. Hynes at Amazon.ca Tammy L. Hynes  (https://www.facebook.com/p/Tammy-L-Hynes-Writer-61575068901762/)at Facebook

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YouTube views

49,318

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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61

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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