Minute Women
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMinute 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
Dextraze in the Congo
November 18, 2020 04:14 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThis week, Linnea and Grace dive into the evil world of a Belgian king, rubber, wars, and the UN escalating everything! Dextraze in the Congo is a doozy. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/dextraze-congo
John McCrae
November 11, 2020 13:06 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBOn Remembrance Day, the Minute Women honour our fallen soldiers and on today's episode, we commemorate war hero John McCrae. A physician, soldier, artist, and author, John became most famous for his poem written during World War I - "In Flanders Fields". Listen in to hear the harrowing story of John. Grace and Linnea are also joined by another guest this week, Kanaar Bell of the podcast Let Your SOULTALK! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-mccrae
John McCrae with Kanaar Bell
November 11, 2020 13:06 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBOn Remembrance Day, the Minute Women honour our fallen soldiers and on today's episode, we commemorate war hero John McCrae. A physician, soldier, artist, and author, John became most famous for his poem written during World War I - "In Flanders Fields". Listen in to hear the harrowing story of John. Grace and Linnea are also joined by another guest this week, Kanaar Bell of the podcast Let Your SOULTALK! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-mccrae
Minute Women LIVE - Niagara Falls Shenanigans & Earl Bailly
November 09, 2020 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!
Minute Women LIVE - Jumbo the Elephant | The Dionne Quintuplets
November 09, 2020 04:58 - 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
Tommy Prince
November 04, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn commemoration of Remembrance Day, the Minute Women are dedicating the month of November to discussing Canadian War topics. This week, with our friends from North of Normal podcast, we dive into the truly heroic life of Sgt. Tommy Prince. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/tommy-prince
Tommy Prince with North of Normal
November 04, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn commemoration of Remembrance Day, the Minute Women are dedicating the month of November to discussing Canadian War topics. This week, with our friends from North of Normal podcast, we dive into the truly heroic life of Sgt. Tommy Prince. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/tommy-prince
Minute Women Update
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 2.55 MBGiven the week off between season 2 and 3, Grace and Linnea wanted to take the opportunity to reintroduce themselves and welcome the new listeners they've gained in the last little while. We hope you stay and join us for season 3!
Grey Owl with Canadian Politics Is Boring
October 21, 2020 12:35 - 1 hour - 110 MB"For the season 2 finale, the Minute Women welcomed the guys from Canadian Politics is Boring to talk about the controversial conservationist Archie Belaney aka "Grey Owl." Throwing knives, expert piano playing, and excessive drinking are always a good combination. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/grey-owl
Grey Owl
October 21, 2020 12:35 - 1 hour - 110 MB"For the season 2 finale, the Minute Women welcomed the guys from Canadian Politics is Boring to talk about the controversial conservationist Archie Belaney aka "Grey Owl." Throwing knives, expert piano playing, and excessive drinking are always a good combination. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/grey-owl
Sir Sandford Fleming
October 14, 2020 03:03 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBThis week the Minute Women dive into the life of Sir Sandford Fleming, a man interested in two things: iron bridges and cosmic time. The Minute Women would also like to apologize for being in a rush this week to get to curling. But, hey, we won our game! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/sir-sandford-fleming
Elsie MacGill
October 07, 2020 03:06 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBThis week, the Minute Women dive into the newest addition to the Heritage Minute catalogue! Elsie MacGill was the Queen of the Hurricanes and now is the queen of our hearts. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/elsie-macgill
Nat Taylor
September 30, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week the Minute Women welcomed Jon Mann of Popular Demand Pictures (@populardemandpictures) to discuss Canadian cinema legend Nat Taylor! We hope you're smoking stogies in your art deco office Nat, wherever you are! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nat-taylor
Nat Taylor with Jon Mann
September 30, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week the Minute Women welcomed Jon Mann of Popular Demand Pictures (@populardemandpictures) to discuss Canadian cinema legend Nat Taylor! We hope you're smoking stogies in your art deco office Nat, wherever you are! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nat-taylor
Louis Riel (Part Two)
September 23, 2020 05:28 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThe Minute Women are back for Louis Riel Part 2! We learn lots of things this week. Some of them are true, like how Louis Riel looks like Edgar Allan Poe. Some of them are not true, like how Wendy's is not (repeat, NOT) closing. Louis Riel Heritage Minute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it60EI70RWc
Louis Riel (Part One)
September 16, 2020 04:15 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBThe Minute Women are celebrating thirty episodes with Heritage-Minute-classic and hero of the Métis: Louis Riel. Sorry if this episodes leaves you hanging... No pun intended. Louis Riel Heritage Minute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it60EI70RWc
Soddie
September 09, 2020 17:05 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBThis week's episode is a love letter to the Prairies! The Minute Women discuss the super melodramatic Soddie heritage minute. A well insulated home - well, until a cow falls through the roof. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/soddie
Marion Orr
September 02, 2020 13:49 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBOn this week's episode, Grace and Linnea soar through the accomplishments of one of Canada's Aviation pioneers: Marion Orr. A prolific pilot and instructor, Marion was a heroic figure... Who deserves to have an airport named after them! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/marion-orr
John Humphrey
August 26, 2020 20:37 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week, the Minute Women dive into the life of John Peters Humphrey, the first drafter of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. No dad? No mom? No arm? No problem! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-humphrey
John Peters Humphrey
August 26, 2020 20:37 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week, the Minute Women dive into the life of John Peters Humphrey, the first drafter of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. No dad? No mom? No arm? No problem! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-humphrey
Jackie Robinson
August 19, 2020 07:04 - 1 hour - 83 MBThis week's episode of Minute Women is out of the park! We're talking about baseball legend and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson and his early career with the Montreal Royals. Tune in to hear Grace and Linnea gush over yet another vulnerable, handsome man! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jackie-robinson
Emily Carr
August 12, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn this week's episode, the Minute Women delve into the classic Emily Carr Heritage Minute. Grace and Linnea learn all about her life, her art, the 350 sheepdogs she raised, and her monkey named Woo. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/emily-carr
Saguenay Fire
August 05, 2020 12:04 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea take a closer look at the infamous Saguenay fire of 1870. Grace has a bone to pick because the minute is once again a little misleading with regards to what actually happen but hey, it was the 90s and melodrama was in! Tune in to learn all about the history of the area and why it's now a fantastic place to pick berries! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/saguenay-fire
Joseph Casavant
July 29, 2020 04:33 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThis week the Minute Women discuss a true (Ca)savant... Joseph Casavant and Casavant Organs! Grace and Linnea pulled out all the stops for this episode and discuss the origin of the musical instrument as well as the Casavant family legacy! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/joseph-casavant
Sitting Bull
July 22, 2020 15:53 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBThis week, the Minute Women tackle the force of nature who was Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota Chief and all around incredible human. Grace and Linnea discuss the life of Sitting Bull and why the Heritage Minute really doesn’t tell the full story. Fun fact: white people are awful. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/sitting-bull
Jennie Trout
July 15, 2020 08:14 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThe Minute Women are back for Season 2! We're coming back strong with the much-requested Dr. Jennie Trout Heritage Minute. Listen in to learn all about this pioneering, smart, compassionate lady and the reason why you may have never heard of her! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jennie-trout
The Great Canadian Flag Debate
July 01, 2020 04:34 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBHappy Canada Day from the Minute Women! In the Season 1 finale, Grace and Linnea unpack the Great Canadian Flag Debate and how the Maple Leaf Flag came to be. Don't worry, we won't be gone for long, Season 2 is just around the corner with episode 1 dropping July 15th! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/flags
20 - The Great Canadian Flag Debate
July 01, 2020 04:34 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBHappy Canada Day from the Minute Women! In the Season 1 finale, Grace and Linnea unpack the Great Canadian Flag Debate and how the Maple Leaf Flag came to be. Don't worry, we won't be gone for long, Season 2 is just around the corner with episode 1 dropping July 15th! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/flags
Jim Egan with Theodore Saunders
June 24, 2020 09:36 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Minute Women are celebrating Pride Month by discussing writer and gay activist Jim Egan! We were also fortunate enough to be joined by actor Theodore Saunders, who played Egan in the Heritage Minute devoted to his campaign for equal rights. Please go follow Theo on Instagram! @theodorersaunders https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan
Jim Egan
June 24, 2020 09:36 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Minute Women are celebrating Pride Month by discussing writer and gay activist Jim Egan! We were also fortunate enough to be joined by actor Theodore Saunders, who played Egan in the Heritage Minute devoted to his campaign for equal rights. Please go follow Theo on Instagram! @theodorersaunders https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan
19 - Jim Egan
June 24, 2020 09:36 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Minute Women are celebrating Pride Month by discussing writer and gay activist Jim Egan! We were also fortunate enough to be joined by actor Theodore Saunders, who played Egan in the Heritage Minute devoted to his campaign for equal rights. Please go follow Theo on Instagram! @theodorersaunders https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan
18 - Andrew Mynarski
June 17, 2020 05:12 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBOn this week's episode the Minute Women explore the life and war heroism of Andrew Mynarski. Listen in as Grace and Linnea discuss his epic World War II experience with his team, the Moosemen. Remember the name Pat Brophy! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/andrew-mynarski
Andrew Mynarski
June 17, 2020 05:12 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBOn this week's episode the Minute Women explore the life and war heroism of Andrew Mynarski. Listen in as Grace and Linnea discuss his epic World War II experience with his team, the Moosemen. Remember the name Pat Brophy! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/andrew-mynarski
17 - Viola Desmond
June 10, 2020 05:59 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea discuss the recent activism occurring around the world in support of Black Lives Matter and other BIPOC organizations. It seemed like a fitting time to dive into the Viola Desmond Heritage Minute, detailing the heroic activism of Viola in opposition to racial segregation on a fateful night in November 1946. Minute Women Podcast supports Black Lives Matter. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/viola-desmond We encourage you check out these r...
Viola Desmond
June 10, 2020 05:59 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea discuss the recent activism occurring around the world in support of Black Lives Matter and other BIPOC organizations. It seemed like a fitting time to dive into the Viola Desmond Heritage Minute, detailing the heroic activism of Viola in opposition to racial segregation on a fateful night in November 1946. Minute Women Podcast supports Black Lives Matter. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/viola-desmond We encourage you check ou...
16 - Jean Nicolet
May 27, 2020 03:03 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea discuss the foolhardy journey of Jean Nicolet as he set out to find a Western passage to China from Quebec. Or at least that’s the story the Heritage Minute wants you to believe. This one is a Minute Women Mystery folks! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jean-nicollet
Jean Nicolet
May 27, 2020 03:03 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea discuss the foolhardy journey of Jean Nicolet as he set out to find a Western passage to China from Quebec. Or at least that’s the story the Heritage Minute wants you to believe. This one is a Minute Women Mystery folks! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jean-nicollet
15 - Jacques Plante
May 20, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThis week, the Minute Women investigate the life of the man behind the mask: Jacques Plante. While best known for his introduction of the goalie mask to hockey, Jacques was an all around innovator and master of goaltending. Hope this fills a void for those missing sports as much as Grace and Linnea are!! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jacques-plante
Jacques Plante
May 20, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThis week, the Minute Women investigate the life of the man behind the mask: Jacques Plante. While best known for his introduction of the goalie mask to hockey, Jacques was an all around innovator and master of goaltending. Hope this fills a void for those missing sports as much as Grace and Linnea are!! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jacques-plante
Nellie McClung
May 13, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea discuss the accomplishments of Prairie suffragette Nellie McClung and examine why nice women DO want the vote! And did you know she was into eugenics? Yikes! Anyway, here's the Minute Women! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nellie-mcclung
14 - Nellie McClung
May 13, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea discuss the accomplishments of Prairie suffragette Nellie McClung and examine why nice women DO want the vote! And did you know she was into eugenics? Yikes! Anyway, here's the Minute Women! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nellie-mcclung
13 - Mona Parsons
May 06, 2020 08:15 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland by Canadian Forces during WWII, the Minute Women discuss the life of fellow Nova Scotian and member of the Dutch Resistance, Mona Parsons. We hope you fall in love with her story as much as we did. This one got sappy guys... https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/mona-parsons
Mona Parsons
May 06, 2020 08:15 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland by Canadian Forces during WWII, the Minute Women discuss the life of fellow Nova Scotian and member of the Dutch Resistance, Mona Parsons. We hope you fall in love with her story as much as we did. This one got sappy guys... https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/mona-parsons
Maple Syrup
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBMonopolies, heists, black markets, corruption. What do all these things have in common? The Minute Women learned it was maple syrup. No, we're not joking. Tune in as Grace and Linnea dive deep into the dark underworld of syrup, did we mention cartels?? https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/syrup
12 - Maple Syrup
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBMonopolies, heists, black markets, corruption. What do all these things have in common? The Minute Women learned it was maple syrup. No, we're not joking. Tune in as Grace and Linnea dive deep into the dark underworld of syrup, did we mention cartels?? https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/syrup
Laura Secord
April 22, 2020 13:24 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea follow the turbulent life of Laura Secord and her heroic actions during the War of 1812. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with chocolate! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/laura-secord
11 - Laura Secord
April 22, 2020 13:24 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThis week, Grace and Linnea follow the turbulent life of Laura Secord and her heroic actions during the War of 1812. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with chocolate! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/laura-secord
10 - Winnie the Pooh
April 15, 2020 06:32 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBTo celebrate the 10th episode of Minute Women and explore the history of Winnie-the-Pooh, Grace and Linnea were joined by a very special guest: Actor Julian Richings, known for (among many other amazing roles) playing A. A. Milne in the "Winnie" Heritage Minute! Listen to learn about Captain Harry Colebourn, his sweet pet bear Winnie, and how she inspired stories that have been loved for generations. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/winnie
Winnie the Pooh
April 15, 2020 06:32 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBTo celebrate the 10th episode of Minute Women and explore the history of Winnie-the-Pooh, Grace and Linnea were joined by a very special guest: Actor Julian Richings, known for (among many other amazing roles) playing A. A. Milne in the "Winnie" Heritage Minute! Listen to learn about Captain Harry Colebourn, his sweet pet bear Winnie, and how she inspired stories that have been loved for generations. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/winnie
Winnie the Pooh with Julian Richings
April 15, 2020 06:32 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBTo celebrate the 10th episode of Minute Women and explore the history of Winnie-the-Pooh, Grace and Linnea were joined by a very special guest: Actor Julian Richings, known for (among many other amazing roles) playing A. A. Milne in the "Winnie" Heritage Minute! Listen to learn about Captain Harry Colebourn, his sweet pet bear Winnie, and how she inspired stories that have been loved for generations. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/winnie