CBK Halifax Podcasts

Ever hear a story about some idiot just to find out the story was told wrong and the idiot was actually super awesome? It happens all the time throughout history and Ryan Buckley is here to clear African King Mansa Musa's name. Ryan explains to Colin and Johnny why Mansa Musa became a historical punchline as well as the real story behind one of the most famous pilgrimages of all time.

This week Colin Dunphy tells the story of the first Earl of Buckingham, a politician so inept I feel the need to make an American politics comparison... Johnny Graham and Ryan Buckles try to keep Colin on track as he tells a story about a man who meant nothing but may have changed the world. Now please forgive the shameless hashtags.

Ever wonder where your street names come from? Johnny Graham tells the story of Stairs St. in Halifax Nova Scotia and the long strange journey of the man the street is named after, William Stairs. Join Johnny, Colin Dunphy, and Ryan Buckley for another strange piece of local Canadian History.

Colin Dunphy loves Machiavelli but this week he, along with Ryan Buckley and Jonathan Graham, argues against some of Machiavelli's ideas about the Hundred Years War with all its complex politics and huge number of participants with mental illness. Who will you side with? The man who is called the founder of modern political science or the man who once got hickeys on his forehead from pool goggles?

In response to a listener's request for Ryan Buckley to talk about Narco's and Pablo Escobar this week, Ryan is telling the story of Simon Bolivar instead. Don't worry, it kinda connects. Plus the story of Bolivar has all the ambition, drama, and chaos as Narcos without Ryan having to do as he is told. Join him as he convinces Colin Dunphy and Jonathan Graham that this is a good idea.

Ever meet someone who seemed to constantly be falling into really good situations? How about someone who ended up being selected as King of a country they have never lived? Johnny Graham tells the story of Jean Bernadotte to Colin Dunphy and Ryan Buckley. No more details for you cause this guy's life is really weird and worth listening about. Check it out!

What is more stable and sturdy than fortifications? The stable and sturdy storytelling of Jonathan Graham as he tells Colin Dunphy and Ryan Buckley about some famous fancy forts. Join us to discuss towers, and castles, and sieges! Oh my?

What connection does House of Cards have to 6th century history? Ryan Buckley has a theory and it involves another ruthless power couple, Justinian and Theodora. Join Ryan as he tells Colin Dunphy, Jonathan Graham, and Jenn Carson a story of love, unity, and thousands of civilian deaths! Check it out!

Special guest Jenn Carson tells the fascinating story of the French Revolution and in particular the forgotten actions of one very bold woman, Charlotte Corday. Colin, Johnny, and Buckles join Jenn in a discussion of how history views the bold actions of women. Check it out!

Never one to back down from a linguistic challenge, Johnny Graham tells the story of Japan and the Meiji Restoration. Joined by Ryan Buckley, Colin Dunphy and special guest Jenn Carson find out all about an important piece of history.