Canadaland Podcasts
Hosted by Canadaland Podcasts
A crowdfunded Canadian podcast network that acts as a media and political watchdog, known for its critical and investigative journalism.
This YouTube channel serves as a promotional arm for the main Canadaland audio podcast network, featuring short, punchy video explainers and clips from longer episodes. The content is a mix of solo-narrative segments and interviews, using a distinct video-essay style that blends direct-to-camera presentation with news clips, pop culture references, and integrated expert commentary to deconstruct complex Canadian political and media topics.
“Its crowdfunded model allows it to be aggressively critical of subjects, including other media outlets and powerful figures, in a way that ad-supported media often avoids. The video style is also notable, using memes, movie clips, and a fast-paced narrative to make dense topics like surveillance legislation accessible.”
Who hosts this show
Canadaland is an audience-funded Canadian podcast network founded by journalist Jesse Brown in 2013. It began with a focus on media criticism—famously breaking the Jian Ghomeshi story—and has since expanded to cover Canadian politics, current affairs, and investigative series. The network positions itself as an independent, skeptical voice, publishing annual transparency reports and relying on listener support rather than government subsidies to fund its work.
Credentials & credits
- Jesse Brown: Founder, Publisher, and Host; former CBC radio host and columnist.
- Noor Azrieh: Host and Producer; winner of Signal Awards for Best Host (News & Politics).
- Sam Konnert: Host and Producer; formerly a reporter with CBC News.
- Karyn Pugliese: Editor-in-Chief (as of May 2023); former journalist with APTN and CBC.
Other ventures
- The Canadaland Guide to Canada (Book by Jesse Brown).
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01What does lawful access really mean? #cdnpoli #politics #podcastJun 16, 2026 · 2 min
- 02It's like a digital treasure map to your data. #cdnpoli #politics #podcastJun 12, 2026 · 2 min
- 03
- 04Who's the main target of the trade war? #politics #cdnpoli #podcastJun 2, 2026 · 2 min
- 05
- 06
- 07Who is Avi Lewis, and can he resurrect the NDP? #cdnpoli #Canada #politics #ndpMay 15, 2026 · 2 min
- 08Avi Lewis on what the Conservatives are right about.May 13, 2026 · 3 min
Notable episodes
- 01What does lawful access really mean?
A representative example of the show's style, breaking down complex surveillance legislation (Bill C-22) with humor and direct language.
- 02Why you can't move fast or break things when it comes to defence.
This episode showcases the show's critical take on the intersection of tech culture, venture capital, and government policy.
- 03Who's the main target of the trade war?
Illustrates the show's use of a strong, contrarian thesis and expert commentary to reframe a major news story for its audience.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is not a traditional interview show. Instead, hosts construct a narrative video essay and strategically insert pre-recorded clips from an expert to bolster a specific point or argument. The host frames the topic, presents a thesis, and uses the guest's soundbites as supporting evidence rather than engaging in a back-and-forth dialogue. For example, a host will define a complex term and then cut to a law professor who confirms the legal implications.
The network features multiple hosts, including Jesse Brown, Noor Azrieh, and Sam Konnert. Video episodes are typically short-form narrative explainers or segments from longer audio podcasts. Hosts present a strong thesis upfront, using visual aids and integrated clips from expert interviews to support their arguments, rather than conducting traditional conversational interviews.
Questions Canadaland Podcasts keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Canadaland Podcasts reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“Would you be freaked out if I knew all the metadata from your texts and calls?”
The host asks this at the beginning to frame a complex privacy issue in personal, relatable terms for the audience.
- Q.02
“If this is a bridge too far for the EU, should we be doing it?”
This rhetorical question is used to challenge a piece of Canadian legislation by comparing it to stricter international standards.
future
1- Q.01
“Has anyone considered what happens if this defense 'gold rush' doesn't work out?”
Used near the end of a segment to frame the central thesis and prompt the audience to consider the long-term risks.
personal
1- Q.01
“What do you think?”
A common closing question used to directly solicit audience opinion and engagement on social media or podcast platforms.
Signature segments
- · Short-form video explainers
- · Use of pop culture clips (e.g., Mean Girls)
- · Calls to listen to the full audio podcast
- · Annual Transparency Reports
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically subject-matter experts, academics, and journalists booked for their specific knowledge. They are used to provide targeted commentary that supports the episode's narrative, such as law professors explaining legislation or foreign bureau chiefs analyzing trade policy.
- Robert Diabon It's like a digital treasure map to your data. #cdnpoli #politics #podcast
- Jonathan Chengon Who's the main target of the trade war? #politics #cdnpoli #podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Canadaland is explicitly and proudly audience-funded, primarily through platforms like Patreon and Supercast, and does not accept government media subsidies. This funding model is a core part of its brand identity, promising journalistic independence to its over 10,000 supporters.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the main host of Canadaland?
- Canadaland was founded by Jesse Brown, who remains the Publisher and a primary host. However, it operates as a network with multiple hosts, including Noor Azrieh and Sam Konnert, who lead different shows or episodes.
- Is Canadaland still running?
- Yes, Canadaland is an active podcast network that publishes new episodes multiple times a week.
- How is Canadaland funded?
- Canadaland is funded by its audience through subscriptions on platforms like Patreon and Supercast. It does not accept government media subsidies, a fact it highlights as key to its independence.
- What is the format of the YouTube channel?
- The YouTube channel features short clips, video essays, and segments from the network's main audio podcasts. It is used to promote the full-length audio content available on podcast platforms.
- Where can I listen to full episodes?
- Full episodes of all Canadaland podcasts are available for free on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Ad-free versions and bonus content are available to paying supporters.
- Does Canadaland only make one podcast?
- While the flagship 'CANADALAND' show is the original, the company has produced numerous other podcasts, including 'Commons', 'Thunder Bay', and 'The White Saviors'.
Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.
Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Canadaland - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]About Us - CANADALANDcanadaland.com
- [03]How to Support Canadalandcanadaland.com
- [04]Jesse Brown (journalist) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]How Jesse Brown took Canadaland worldwide - Apple Podcasts for Creatorscreators.apple.com
- [06]American School of Doha alumna wins top podcasting awards - Gulf Timesgulf-times.com
- [07]Sam Konnert - Reporter | CBCcbc.ca
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