Backyard History

Backyard History unearths the often hilarious, mostly mysterious, always surprising untold tales of Canada’s East Coast, as only a Maritimer can spin them. Buy the books at backyardhistory.ca

Backyard History is a history podcast hosted by Andrew MacLean, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrew MacLean hosts Backyard History, a history show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode #113

  Dobbin the Diver and the Murderous Mystery of the Shipwreck Monasco

  Aug 2, 202623 min

  The 1857 wreck of the Monasco off Burin, Newfoundland, killed nearly every passenger aboard — except for a mysterious woman claiming to be the captain's wife, the captain, and the crew. The survivors' account, however, didn't quite add up... CONTENT WARNING: Dobbin The Diver's description of what he saw when he dove down to the shipwreck is very ... vivid. Parents might be risking nightmares by playing this episode for young kids! This story appears in the book 'Backyard History: Forgotten Stories From Atlantic Canada's Past Volume Two.' Get it at backyardhistory.ca

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  Episode #112

  Howl in the Maritimes: The Easter Allen Ginsberg Shook a City

  Jun 5, 202620 minS0

  <p>The controversial American poet Allen Ginsberg arrives in New Brunswick for the only Canadian date on his legendary sold out 1967 tour reading his historic epic poem: Howl. The reaction to his Easter reading of that poem in a Saint John church was, shall we say ... mixed!</p> <p> </p> <p>backyardhistory.ca</p>

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  Episode #111

  The Murder of Timothy McCarthy

  May 20, 202645 minS0

  <p>An Acadian folk song tells the true story of a Moncton innkeeper's mysterious disappearance, unsolved murder, and miscarriage of justice. This special episode, featuring 13 voice actresses and actors, digs deep in the archives to piece together what really happened to Timothy McCarthy and who almost certainly murdered him.</p> <p> </p> <p>This story appears in the book 'Backyard History: Rebellious Women in The Maritimes,' which can be found at backyardhistory.ca/books</p>

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  Episode #110

  Bogged Down in Cape Breton - Beryl Markham's Historic Flight Part 2

  Mar 23, 202628 minS0

  <p>A quiet Cape Breton day is broken by a plane crash, which soon attracts the attention of the entire world. The second part of a two-part series on famous, pioneering aviator Beryl Markham's historic transatlantic flight that ended up in a Cape Breton bog.</p> <p> </p> <p>This is the cover story of the third Backyard History book, 'Rebellious Women In The Maritimes.' Find it at backyardhistory.ca/books</p>

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  Episode #109

  Bogged Down in Cape Breton - Beryl Markham's Historic Flight - Part 1

  Feb 12, 202626 minS0

  <p>The incredible story of Beryl Markham's legendary Atlantic crossing, an implausible story involving everything from royal affairs to Kenyan lions, which unceremoniously ended up in a Cape Breton bog. </p> <p> </p> <p>Part one of two!</p> <p> </p> <p>This is the cover story of the book 'Backyard History: Rebellious Women in the Maritimes,' available at backyardhistory.ca/books</p>

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