This is an archived page from 2022. Find out more
The season includes Welcome to Paradise, revealing a dark secret from media icon Anna Maria Tremonti’s past, and Nothing is Foreign, a weekly show with a unique approach to reporting on international events hosted by journalist Tamara Khandaker.
Four more new podcasts round out the season’s premieres:
SORRY ABOUT THE KID - Launching Wednesday, January 19 Thirty years after his brother was killed by a speeding police car, host Alex McKinnon unearths his childhood grief, with help from family, friends, and a therapist who witnessed his brother’s death, in this emotional four-part series.
THE NEXT CALL: THE CASE OF NADIA ATWI - Launching Tuesday, February, 8 On December 8, 2017, Salwa Atwi arrived at her daughter Nadia’s home in Edmonton as part of their regular carpooling. But Nadia didn’t come outside, and the young kindergarten teacher was never seen again. Host David Ridgen investigates.
TRUE DATING STORIES - Launching Friday, February 11 Whether it’s true romance or a night gone horribly wrong, this series offers the greatest real dating stories ever told. These sexy, jaw-dropping, comedic re-enactments will make listerners laugh, cry, and quite possibly swear off dating altogether. Based on the CBC Gem series.
LET’S MAKE A SCI-FI - Launching Tuesday, March 1 An eight-part adventure through the creative process as three comedians (Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly and Mark Chavez) try to write a legit sci-fi pilot — with help from Hollywood pros.
In addition to these new titles, CBC Podcasts will also offer new episodes from returning podcasts, including: THE DOSE, FRONT BURNER, PLAY ME, POP CHAT, THE SECRET LIFE OF CANADA and SICKBOY.