The Some Weird Podcast

On a clear morning following a raging thunderstorm in November of 1980, the family of a 32 year old British Columbian man named Granger Taylor woke to find him missing and in his place was this bizarre note:

Dear Mother and Father,

I have gone away to walk aboard an alien spaceship. As recurring dreams assured me a 42 month interstellar voyage to explore the vast universe, then return.

I am leaving behind all my possessions to you as I will no longer require the use of any. Please use the instructions in my will as a guide to help.

Love, Granger

Neither he nor his remains were ever seen again. Some people think he actually did willingly go with aliens on a spaceship. Others think he walked away to start a new life albeit here on Earth. Still others think his life ended there and then on a BC mountainside. Whatever actually happened to Granger Taylor over 40 years ago is still unknown and is most certainly Some Weird.

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The Some Weird Podcast is back with Season 3! We've explored Newfoundland and Labrador and the rest of Canada in seasons 1 and 2 and now we are venturing out with 10 all new episodes featuring some of the weirdest stories without borders all presented with our Newfoundland flair. We've got UFOs, time slips, and the real life stories behind some of our favorite horror movies just to name a few. These stories are guaranteed to be some weird, b'y!

Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 13: Nunavut

We have finally made it to the last territory to join the country of Canada. Created in 1999, Nunavut is the largest territory but has the smallest population and is full of wonderful stories. We’ll get philosophical with the meaning of dreams and the concept of the soul(s). We’ll get the nearest to heaven (or at least to Mars) on Devon Island. And we’ll theorize what might have caused an unusual ping in the Fury and Hecla Straight. We hope you enjoy this final episode for Season 2: The Great Weird North. Keep subscribed as Season 3 is just around the corner.

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Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 12b: Newfoundland and Labrador

The stories from Newfoundland and Labrador continue with Part 2 of our home province. Here, we’ll share stories of heroes and legends from the Newfoundland Rangers to the rescue of almost 200 Americans from their shipwrecked Truxtun and Pollux by civilians in a small outport community to the possibly supernatural origins of Father Duffy’s Well. Then, we are so proud to bring you folklore and tradition specifically from Labrador. Ever hear of the evil polar bear the Nanurluk? What about the tradition of Nalujuk Night? You better watch out, you better not cry or you’ll face the Nalujuk on Old Christmas Day.

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Season 2: The Great Weird North. 

Episode 12a: Newfoundland and Labrador. 

We have finally made it home. Our province, Newfoundland and Labrador, joined Canada in 1949 with its own fully formed society. Many aspects of our cultural heritage persist today including our language and folklore. In this episode we share listener stories including death tokens, a ghostly chicken, the Old Hag and more. 

Since we have so much material, this is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be available in 2 weeks. 

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Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 11: Saskatchewan

On September 1, 1905, Saskatchewan became Canada’s 9th province. Here, in the land of the Wheat Kings, a lot of weird things have happened and in this episode we’ll share a couple of our favourites. First, there is the incredible story of the madman/genius/prophetic letter writer Tom Sukanen who dedicated his life to building a boat with his own two hands to sail from landlocked Saskatchewan to Finland. Then, we take a dark turn into a story of Satanic Panic that caused what would become known as the Martensville Nightmare.

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Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 10: Alberta

Alberta is a province with oil, cowboys, Rocky Mountains, North America’s largest shopping mall and tons of wrestlers. It also has its fair share of weird stories from a man who dreamt of his brother’s murder to a ghost town that is completely underwater. Even though it is landlocked, it has its very own mermaid (merman?) and, of course, a wild man that roams the forested areas.

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Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 9: Yukon Territory

You know about the Klondike Gold Rush … or do you? The true story of the weirdest gold rush and the colourful characters that were attracted to (or products of) this definitive part of Yukon history are explored in this episode. The seemingly magical draw of all that fortune persists well over 100 years later and that idea led a marketing executive in the 1950s to dream up one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever to sell breakfast cereal. The impact of that super-weird campaign is still felt today.

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Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 8: Prince Edward Island

We’re back on the East Coast this week with Canada’s 7th province Prince Edward Island. We explain just who Prince Edward was as we reminisce about driving to the smallest province in a Chevette and about the deliciousness that is Cow’s Ice Cream! Good Times! Do you like stories about ghosts haunting the places of their Earthly demise? We got ‘em! Did you know that fairy lore is as strong on the small island as it is on the big island? The story of the Kelly fairy is as tragic as it is darkly hilarious.

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Season 2: The Great Weird North

Episode 7: British Columbia

In this episode we are in the most westerly province in Canada. The stories from our Pacific Northwest are some weird. If you’ve ever wanted to know the full story of train robber Bill Miner made famous by one of the National Film Board of Canada’s Vignettes from back in the day you have come to the right place. Ever hear about loose feet washing up on the shores? You will here! How about Mandy the haunted doll? We’ll just be chilling out here in the Uncanny Valley while we discuss the origins of this creepy doll and why dolls are creepy in the first place.

Trigger Warning: There is discussion of suicide in this episode. Although our podcast style is casual and, let’s face it, silly we understand this is a serious issue. If you need help, please reach out to friends, family or suicide prevention in your area.

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Have your own story or your own take on our stories? Email us at [email protected] or on twitter @SomeWeirdPod