Minute Women
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Minute Women is your weekly dose of Canadian history and corny 90s nostalgia. We are best friends Grace McNutt and Linnea Swinimer and we are on a mission to tell the untold stories behind the iconic Canadian Heritage Minutes. Along the way, we uncover the funny, weird, and downright terrifying stories left out of Canada’s national history.
Did you know John A. Macdonald's younger brother was murdered in a freak gin incident? Or that Sandford Fleming was going to call standard time "cosmic time"? Or that Governor Frontenac was a legendary jerk?
Well, neither did we! Join us to learn more! A not-so-proud part of our national heritage.
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Episodes
Canadian Thanksgiving (HYGAM 12)
October 06, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, the Minute Women discuss Canadian Thanksgiving and their own family traditions around the holiday. What is Canadian Thanksgiving? Is it just a copy of its American counter part? Why is it in October instead of November? What is the meaning of life? We answer just some of these questions! minutewomenpodcast.ca
Famous Canadian Quotes and the Dark History of Pablum (HYGAM 11)
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBOn the eve of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Grace and Linnea reflect on Canada's new day of memory and commemoration. Linnea introduces a new round of trivia for everyone with mystery quotes by some famous Canadians and Grace deep dives on the dark past of Canadian invention Pablum, a processed cereal for infants originally marketed and co-created by the Mead Johnson Company in 1931. minutewomenpodcast.ca
Kensington Market
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week we take a long, winding road to talking about one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities: Toronto's own Kensington Market. What began as the "Jewish Market" has become a bohemian escape smack down in the middle of Canada's largest city. We also discuss back to school, Kosher salt, and the best meals we have ever had! minutewomenpodcast.ca
Should You Start a Podcast? with Sarah MacLellan (HYGAM 10)
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea are once again joined by the Queen of the Halifax Comedy Scene, Stand-up Whiz, and Podcast Guru Sarah MacLellan. We dive into the behind-the-scenes of podcasting, especially podcasting as women. We talk about Sarah's podcast InTALKSicated, criticism in our field, and what podcasts we want to start. We also discuss what you need to know before starting your own podcast! minutewomenpodcast.ca @intalksicatedpodcast
Agnes Macphail with Sarah McLellan
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 32.5 MB"Is this normal?!" we say as we uncontrollably laugh with our special guest Sarah McLellan, the host of InTalksicated Podcast and the Queen of Halifax comedy scene. This week we cover the life of female pioneer Agnes Macphail, Canada's first woman Member of Parliament. Macphail was a founding member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (the forerunner of the New Democratic Party). She was a noted pacifist and an advocate for prison reform. As a member of the Ontario legislatu...
Agnes Macphail with Sarah MacLellan
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 32.5 MB"Is this normal?!" we say as we uncontrollably laugh with our special guest Sarah McLellan, the host of InTalksicated Podcast and the Queen of Halifax comedy scene. This week we cover the life of female pioneer Agnes Macphail, Canada's first woman Member of Parliament. Macphail was a founding member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (the forerunner of the New Democratic Party). She was a noted pacifist and an advocate for prison reform. As a member of the Ontario legislatu...
Wonderbra (HYGAM 9)
September 01, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 23.1 MBGirdles and pantyhose and brassieres, oh my! On this week's episode, Grace and Linnea dive into one of Canada's most well-known brands, the one and only Wonderbra. Tune in to learn how this bra took the world by storm and thrived even when bra-burning was all the rage, by transforming bras from a functional undergarment into expression of women's sexual freedom. minutewomenpodcast.ca
Underground Railroad
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, the Minute Women peer into the covert and secret world of the Underground Railroad, a clandestine group of 19th century abolitionists who worked to transport escaped slaves fleeing the American South to find freedom in Northern States and Canada. Former slaves and other African Canadian migrants were foundational populations in Canada and have contributed immensely to our national identity, economy, and society. To learn more about us, check out our website minutewomenpo...
HYGAM 8 - Are We Smarter Than Canadian Fifth Graders?
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 29.1 MBAfter mutual near death experiences, the Minute Women decide to take it easy and test their history knowledge. You would think by this point they would be experts... you would be gravely mistaken. Learn more about the podcast at minutewomenpodcast.ca
Are We Smarter Than Canadian Fifth Graders? (HYGAM 8)
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 29.1 MBAfter mutual near death experiences, the Minute Women decide to take it easy and test their history knowledge. You would think by this point they would be experts... you would be gravely mistaken. Learn more about the podcast at minutewomenpodcast.ca
Elections and Podcast Recommendations (HYGAM 7)
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 31 MBGrace and Linnea are back with hot takes and winding tales in another edition of Have You Got a Minute? As election season is upon us, Linnea ponders over the pros and cons of having the parliamentary system, over other forms of democracies. Grace shares what she has been up to over the last few months, including moving and three podcasts she has helped produced: Beyond Research, Little Blue Suitcase, Loyalist Connections. Minute Women Website Beyond Research Little Blue Suitcase L...
HYGAM 7 - Elections and Podcast Recommendations
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 31 MBGrace and Linnea are back with hot takes and winding tales in another edition of Have You Got a Minute? As election season is upon us, Linnea ponders over the pros and cons of having the parliamentary system, over other forms of democracies. Grace shares what she has been up to over the last few months, including moving and three podcasts she has helped produced: Beyond Research, Little Blue Suitcase, Loyalist Connections. Minute Women Website Beyond Research Little Blue Suitcase L...
The Paris Crew
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 30.6 MBIn the days following Confederation, you would have thought pink was our national colour as Canadians rejoiced in their first athletic accomplishment as a nation. A small crew of four New Brunswickers, in their strange pink uniforms, defeated their international competition in a row race for the ages. But that's only the beginning of the Paris Crew's story. Grace and Linnea dig into all the strangeness surrounding this group... even a potential MURDER!? Paris Crew Heritage Minute M...
HYGAM 6 - Departures (TV Show) and Ellie Black
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHave you got a minute to discuss Grace's favourite Canadian TV show "Departures?" How about Linnea's favourite Canadian gymnast Ellie Black? Well you definitely have a minute to talk about when Grace would name colours after herself as a child! Tune in to hear it all! Thanks to Amanda Pereira from the Liquid Courage Podcast for trailer swapping with us! She is completely our Women Crush Wednesday. Check out her hilarious show at liquidcouragepodcast.com minutewomenpodcast.ca
Departures (TV Show) and Ellie Black (HYGAM 6)
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHave you got a minute to discuss Grace's favourite Canadian TV show "Departures?" How about Linnea's favourite Canadian gymnast Ellie Black? Well you definitely have a minute to talk about when Grace would name colours after herself as a child! Tune in to hear it all! Thanks to Amanda Pereira from the Liquid Courage Podcast for trailer swapping with us! She is completely our Women Crush Wednesday. Check out her hilarious show at liquidcouragepodcast.com minutewomenpodcast.ca
Superman
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Grace and Linnea talking about Superman! And the Toronto-born artist who became a legend among comic book fans for designing the world's first superhero: Joe Shuster. From bald homeless man to dashing man in tights, Superman's origin story has some surprises! Superman Heritage Minute Minute Women
Not Celebrating Canada Day (HYGAM 5)
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Minute Women discuss all kinds of celebrations this week. Linnea celebrates her 27th birthday. Grace celebrates going to a dentist with a massage chair. And together they rant about why they will not be celebrating Canada Day in light of the mass grave discoveries at Canadian residential schools. Instead, the Minute Women offer up an alternative celebration for July 1st... Bobby Bonilla Day The Minute Women
HYGAM 5 - Not Celebrating Canada Day
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Minute Women discuss all kinds of celebrations this week. Linnea celebrates her 27th birthday. Grace celebrates going to a dentist with a massage chair. And together they rant about why they will not be celebrating Canada Day in light of the mass grave discoveries at Canadian residential schools. Instead, the Minute Women offer up an alternative celebration for July 1st... Bobby Bonilla Day The Minute Women
Bluenose
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBSome boats are a dime a dozen, but not the Bluenose. Grace and Linnea give you their ten cents on Nova Scotian racing legend Angus Walters and his pride and joy, the Bluenose schooner. From her racing days to her watery grave, this episode covers it all! Bluenose Heritage Minute Minute Women
HYGAM 4 - What's MESSED UP about the Insulin Heritage Minute?
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 29.7 MBGrace and Linnea loved the new Heritage Minute featuring the discovery of insulin the first time they watched it. However, after hearing from a friend, they noticed something they didn't originally see. Join the Minute Women as they unpack the latest Minute, discuss the world of big pharmaceutical companies, and how research is impacted by sponsorship. New Heritage Minute Julia Belluz Article Minute Women
What's MESSED UP about the Insulin Heritage Minute? (HYGAM 4)
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 29.7 MBGrace and Linnea loved the new Heritage Minute featuring the discovery of insulin the first time they watched it. However, after hearing from a friend, they noticed something they didn't originally see. Join the Minute Women as they unpack the latest Minute, discuss the world of big pharmaceutical companies, and how research is impacted by sponsorship. New Heritage Minute Julia Belluz Article Minute Women
Emily Murphy with Just Watch Me Podcast
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week, the Minute Women are joined by the amazing duo of Liv and Kate from the Just Watch Me podcast to discuss person, Emily Murphy. Reading poetry to Sir John A Macdonald, the war on drugs, predicting your own death. This episode has it all! Emily Murphy Heritage Minute Just Watch Me Minute Women
Red Brick Row and the Living Tree Doctrine (HYGAM 3)
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 30.4 MBGrace and Linnea are back for another episode of Have You Got A Minute? This week they follow up with listener responses about musical Heritage Minutes, the conservation project Red Brick Row, and Canada's constitutional Living Tree doctrine! Visit http://www.preservesydney.com/ to help the Sydney Architectural Conservation Society Minute Women
HYGAM 3 - Red Brick Row and the Living Tree Doctrine
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 30.4 MBGrace and Linnea are back for another episode of Have You Got A Minute? This week they follow up with listener responses about musical Heritage Minutes, the conservation project Red Brick Row, and Canada's constitutional Living Tree doctrine! Visit http://www.preservesydney.com/ to help the Sydney Architectural Conservation Society Minute Women
Stratford
May 26, 2021 13:58 - 56 minutes - 42 MBTo listen to Minute Women or not to listen to Minute Women, that is the dumbest question we have ever heard! This week the gals put on their thespian hats and dive into the history of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival and its creator Tom Patterson. From stolen chickens to Alec Guinness, this one is a true epic. Stratford Heritage Minute Find the Minute Women here Find out more about the Stratford Festival here
HYGAM 2 - Caesars and Ranking Heritage Minutes
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 20.3 MBGrace and Linnea are back for another episode of Have You Got A Minute? This week, Linnea discusses the king of cocktails: the Caesar. Grace vents about a particular ranking of the Heritage Minutes that she finds unacceptable. Caesar Cocktails Ranking the Heritage Minutes Vote for the Minute Women over on the Canadian Podcasting Awards website Find us at minutewomenpodcast.ca
Caesar Cocktails and Ranking Heritage Minutes (HYGAM 2)
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 20.3 MBGrace and Linnea are back for another episode of Have You Got A Minute? This week, Linnea discusses the king of cocktails: the Caesar. Grace vents about a particular ranking of the Heritage Minutes that she finds unacceptable. Caesar Cocktails Ranking the Heritage Minutes Vote for the Minute Women over on the Canadian Podcasting Awards website Find us at minutewomenpodcast.ca
Minute Women LIVE - Jumbo the Elephant & The Dionne Quintuplets
May 16, 2021 02:42 - 1 hour - 109 MBBONUS EPISODE! The Minute Women debuted a new segment called "Shoulda Been a Minute" at the restaurant Pickford & Black in Halifax and we recorded it LIVE to help you get through your Monday morning. Learn all about Jumbo the Elephant and the Dionne Quintuplets
J. S. Woodsworth
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 43.7 MBWe have a duty to cover every Heritage Minute on this podcast, including seemingly boring ones about Old Age Pensions. This week, Grace and Linnea dive into the life of leftist politician J. S. Woodsworth and his groundbreaking contributions to Canada's social security system. Turns out, it isn't so boring after all! J. S. Woodsworth Heritage Minute Vote for Minute Women over on the Canadian Podcast Award website Follow us on Instagram
Canadian Podcast Awards Announcement
May 07, 2021 15:28 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBMinute Women has been nominated for a Canadian Podcast Award. In what category you ask? Outstanding Adult Series! That's right, Heritage Minutes are not only educational, they are sexy as hell! If you are in the podcast industry, head over to canpodawards.ca/award/ to vote. Help make Minute Women Canada's Sexiest History Podcast! Canadian Podcast Awards Minute Women
Thunder Bay Podcast and Come From Away (Have You Got A Minute?)
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBNEW SERIES! The Minute Women are trying something new with a bi-weekly series call "Have You Got A Minute?" where Grace and Linnea deep dive on the Canadiana topics that you need to know about! This week, Grace gushes over the "Thunder Bay" podcast while Linnea is inspired by the musical "Come From Away." We discussed: Thunder Bay Podcast Come From Away the Musical What Heritage Minutes would make great musicals. Learn more about the Minute Women here and buy our merch here. ...
Have You Got A Minute? - Thunder Bay Podcast and Come From Away
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBNEW SERIES! The Minute Women are trying something new with a bi-weekly series call "Have You Got A Minute?" where Grace and Linnea deep dive on the Canadiana topics that you need to know about! This week, Grace gushes over the "Thunder Bay" podcast while Linnea is inspired by the musical "Come From Away." We discussed: Thunder Bay Podcast Come From Away the Musical What Heritage Minutes would make great musicals. Learn more about the Minute Women here and buy our merch here. ...
Midwife
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe Minute Women are back! After a brief hiatus, Grace and Linnea are ready to dive into the Minute they have both dreaded: the Midwife Heritage Minute. The human body is a wonderland, but it is also disgusting. Don't worry though, Grace and Linnea are here to hold your hand through the traumatic history of childbirth in Canada. This week we discuss: childbirth having younger siblings our new jobs https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/midwife
BONUS - Brother XII with Canadian Politics Is Boring
April 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Minute Women joined Rhys and Jesse at Canadian Politics Is Boring to talk about Canada’s forgotten historical cult! Prepare to be starved and brainwashed into letting Brother XII melt your gold to stash on his island. Canadian Politics Is Boring Minute Women
Brother XII with Canadian Politics Is Boring
April 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Minute Women joined Rhys and Jesse at Canadian Politics Is Boring to talk about Canada’s forgotten historical cult! Prepare to be starved and brainwashed into letting Brother XII melt your gold to stash on his island. Canadian Politics Is Boring Minute Women
Minute Women LIVE - Niagara Falls Shenanigans | Earl Bailly
March 03, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe Minute Women are back at Pickford & Black for the second installment of Shoulda Been A Minute! Grace gets into the wild things that went on at Niagara Falls before human beings realized they needed to regulate safety and Linnea deep dives into the life and times of Earl Bailly, an artist from her hometown of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Enjoy!
Sir John A. Macdonald (but this time more drunk)
February 24, 2021 05:17 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBHOLY CRAP 50 EPISODES!!!! Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? You are the best fans ever and we are so grateful to each and every one of our listeners and followers. You are the reason we come back each week and can’t wait to make 50 more episodes for you! The Minute Women turns a year old this week and on episode 50, Grace and Linnea look back on the heritage minute that started it all, Canada's #1 boozhound, Sir John A. Macdonald. This time with more alcohol and way more fire. Enjoy! We als...
Sir John A. Macdonald - The Drunken Appendix
February 24, 2021 05:17 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB50 EPISODES?! We are so grateful to each and every one of our listeners and followers. You are the reason we come back each week and can’t wait to make 50 more episodes for you! The Minute Women turns a year old this week and on episode 50, Grace and Linnea look back on the heritage minute that started it all, Canada's #1 boozehound, Sir John A. Macdonald. This time with more alcohol and way more fire. Enjoy! We also have Minute Women merch coming!! Check out our Instagram and Fac...
Responsible Government (Part Two)
February 17, 2021 06:11 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBThe Minute Women are back for Joe Howe part two! This week, we cover his political career after responsible government, Confederation, and, of course, trains. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/responsible-government
Responsible Government (Part One)
February 10, 2021 04:13 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWe're going off the rails folks. Grace decided to take some creative liberty with the Responsible Government Heritage Minute (we get it, the Queen was super chill and let some of us vote) and teaches Linnea instead about an unsung hero of Responsible Government, Halifax's own Joseph Howe. Howe could we not? https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/responsible-government
Richard Pierpoint
February 03, 2021 11:40 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBOn this week's episode, the Minute Women dive into the heroic story of Richard Pierpoint. It's the story of a former enslaved Black Loyalist who played a pivotal role in the War of 1812. Oh and he had a pretty interesting nickname...probably wouldn't fly in 2021. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/richard-pierpoint
Louis-Joseph Papineau
January 27, 2021 10:40 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThis week, this pair of millennials is talking about the man who started it all. No, not the first person born in 1985. We're talking about the generationally skeptical, forever revolutionary, and downright mopey Louis-Joseph Papineau! Love the hair dude! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/hart-papineau
Paul-Émile Borduas
January 20, 2021 06:08 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis week, the Minute Women dive into the world of modern art, Quebec nationalism, and revolutionary thought with resident Heritage Minute sad boi, Paul-Émile Borduas. We're talking about the Quiet Revolution people, so please keep your voices down. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/paul-emile-borduas
Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Part Two)
January 13, 2021 06:37 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBPart Two of the Rocket's episode breakdowns the infamous Richard Riot. Grace and Linnea discuss the little rampage Richard went on that led to him knocking out a ref. His ensuing suspension and other events led to the city of Montreal losing their minds for a hot sec. Don't miss this one, because fan favourite Mike Bossy manages to jump into another episode and timeline! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/maurice-rocket-richard
Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Part One)
January 06, 2021 12:53 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe thought we'd start 2021 of with a bang and dive into the incredible career of the "Rocket", Maurice Richard! Did you know Mike Bossy was a time traveller? Listen and learn this and other untrue information about Canada's game! We don't know a lot about hockey... https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/maurice-rocket-richard
Minute Women End of Year Special
December 23, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe Minute Women are celebrating the end of the longest year ever with our first session of Question Period. Grace and Linnea answer some questions from podcast friends and listeners, as well as just have a laugh! Happy Holidays from all of us!
End of Year Special: 2020
December 23, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe Minute Women are celebrating the end of the longest year ever with our first session of Question Period. Grace and Linnea answer some questions from podcast friends and listeners, as well as just have a laugh! Happy Holidays from all of us!
Halifax Explosion
December 16, 2020 05:54 - 1 hour - 107 MBFor our last proper episode of 2020, it was only fitting that we FINALLY do the Halifax Explosion Heritage Minute. Perhaps the most iconic Minute, this one covers the explosive events of December 6, 1917 in Halifax NS and the bravery shown by Vince Coleman, a railway operator. Say with us now: "ACKNOWLEDGE!" https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/halifax-explosion
La Bolduc
December 09, 2020 12:54 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBWe all need a little comic relief in our lives, so this week the Minute Women turned to funny lady and folk singer/songwriter Mary Travers Bolduc, more commonly known as "La Bolduc" or the queen of Canadian folksingers. Do you remember the Bolduc Heritage Minute? Let us know! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/la-bolduc
Edmonton Grads with Rival and Queen Podcast
December 02, 2020 08:15 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week the Minute Women welcomed the awesome ladies from Rival & Queen! Grace, Linnea, Sarah, and Ashley uncover the amazing story of the Edmonton Grads, Canada's greatest basketball team! Move over Raptors! (Not really though, we have room in our hearts for both). https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/edmonton-grads-0