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December 15, 2020

the Life, Death, and Legacy of Rehtaeh Parson

December 15, 2020/ Nighttime

This story is hard to listen to, but equally so, it's important.

We are going to be joined by someone who's personal tragedy has positioned them to become an internationally known activist and advocate against sexualized violence and cyber bullying.

Her name is Leah Parsons and what she and her family have been through over the last 7 years... simply put... is horrific.

The story starts with the rape of Leah's then 15 year old daughter by a group of young men and continues with a 17 month quest for justice, and odyssey to stop photos of the rape from circulating around Rehteah's school.

Obviously, what will be discussing isn't for the faint of heart, but as horrible as it is, you will hear some positives.

The crimes against Leah's daughter highlighted significant problems with many of the institutions parents rely to keep their children safe and eventually, this story would the catalyst for change. To prevent something like this from happening again new cyber bullying laws were introduced and sweeping changes were implemented in schools, police departments, and within our mental health services.

It's just a shame that Leah's daughter Rehteah had to pay for those changes with her life.

In this episode of Nighttime, we are joined by Leah Parsons and our topic is the life, the death, and the legacy of Rehteah Parsons.

Links:

Rehtaeh Parsons Society - http://rehtaehparsons.ca/

Credits:

Musical Theme: Blunted to Deaf by Fortnight beats

Thanks:

Catering by Cape Breton Queso: https://www.instagram.com/capebretonqueso/

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December 07, 2020

the Life of Stanton T. Friedman; Canada's Flying Saucer Physicist (featuring Paul Kimball)

December 07, 2020/ Nighttime

Stanton T. Friedman was a nuclear physicist and professional Ufologist who resided in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. After a career working on research and development projects for several large companies, he left his profession to follow his obsession with flying saucers. Although most well known as the original civilian investigator of the Roswell UFO incident, Stanton has travelled the world over providing lectures on the topic of flying saucers.

In this episode we are joined by his nephew, author and filmmaker, Paul Kimball.

Watch the unedited Interview:

Links referenced in the episode:

Paul Kimball - https://twitter.com/paulkimballfilm

Stanton Friedman’s Website - http://www.stantonfriedman.com/

Stanton T. Friedman on Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanton_T._Friedman

Aaron Gulyas’ Saucer Life - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saucer-life/id1269134032

Ryan Sprague’s Somewhere in the Skies - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somewhere-in-the-skies/id1227858637

Join the UFOs Above Canada Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ufosabovecanada

Report a Canadian UFO Sighting: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/report-a-canadian-ufo-sighting

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December 02, 2020

Talking About Talk Radio with Sheldon MacLeod

December 02, 2020/ Nighttime

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We are joined by the long time Halifax talk radio host Sheldon MacLeod to discuss the art of talk radio, it's importance, and why shows like Sheldon's are difficult to keep on the air.

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Links referenced in the episode:

Sheldon Macleod - https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow

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November 30, 2020

Donna and Victor's Very Big and Very Ugly Disagreement (Live on Youtube with the 911 calls podcast’s Operator)

November 30, 2020/ Nighttime

In this episode of Nighttime Live, I will be joined by the Operator (host of 911 Calls Podcast) to discuss my favorite 3 minutes of audio… EVER.

The origin of the audio is a bit of a mystery, but it seems to include two employees of a major Canadian telecommunications company having a very big and very ugly disagreement during an otherwise routine inter company telephone interation.

Donna (who is speaking from a call center in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) looses her patience with Victor (speaking from a kiosk in a Brampton, Ontario mall) when he seems to be in breach of some sort of task related requirement. The result, is a melt down for the ages.

Links referenced in the episode:

You can watch the video of this stream here - https://youtu.be/CiVtAcYb9_c

Hear Donna and Victor’s call - https://youtu.be/gqRzeTjQSZ8

See the generic criminal attempt to rob Jordan’s car - https://youtu.be/zIjMg-4Fakc

Hear ‘911 calls podcast with the operator’ - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/911-calls-podcast-with-the-operator/id1209610434

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November 28, 2020

Revisiting the Search for Ryan Shtuka (with Tyler Hooper) - Nighttime Live on Youtube

November 28, 2020/ Nighttime

In this Nighttime Live episode I'm joined by Tyler Hooper (a podcast for the missing) to discuss the disappearance and search for Ryan Shtuka.

Links referenced in the episode:

You can watch the video of this stream here - https://youtu.be/mxW27OYEhgA

Listen to Nighttime's 'the Search for Ryan Shtuaka' - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/ryan-shtuka

Tyler Hooper's 'A Podcast for the Missing' - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-podcast-for-the-missing/id1537205355

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November 27, 2020

the Delicious Episode the Fell Apart (Live on Youtube)

November 27, 2020/ Nighttime

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In this Nighttime Live episode, I am joined by my best friend Randy to discuss the scuttled episode about a #Halifax baker facing human rights complaints, the #COVIDIOT BBQ in Ontario, and hear some listener voicemails.

Links referenced in the episode:

You can watch the video of this stream here - https://youtu.be/8DwoxkPSp_A

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November 11, 2020

the Story of Chickie MacPhee - Cape Breton's WILD THING

November 11, 2020/ Nighttime

For a period of time in the late 1980s, Cape Breton’s Chickie Macphee became one of his island’s most famous and most beloved residents. His notoriety didn’t begin with any great feat, show of skill, or significant act of generosity. Chickie Macphee was just a regular Cape Bretoner with a bit of a drinking problem and a love for Karaoke.

Part 1

In this episode Chickie Macphee's brother Rich MacPhee will tell us how Chickie ended up famous for getting drunk and singing ‘Wild Thing’ on the community TV channel.

Part 2

In this episode, we will explore Chickie’s unique legacy by speaking with his close friend Dorothy.

Links referenced in the episode:

Chickie’s Obituary - http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-531726-walter-chickie-macphee.html

Contact:

Dead in Halifax on Twitter : https://twitter.com/deadinHalifax

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast

October 29, 2020

A Collection of Stories from Haunted Canada

October 29, 2020/ Nighttime

In my opinion, this the most wonderful time of the year... Halloween.

For a few weeks in October, even your grandmothers favorite drug store is selling Skull shaped coffee mugs and blood splattered napkins. What's not to love about that?

With the world temporarily embracing horror and darkness I decided to do the same here at Nighttime and fortunately, there are many spooky listeners of this show. It's to them I turn to tonight.

So pour a drink, dim the lights, and get cozy.

Tonight, in this Nighttime Halloween special, we are going to hear from a collection of Nighttime listeners who will share their encounters with THE BEYOND.

Stories

James’ encounter with a spirit at the Margaree River
Kristin’s visit from a deceased innkeeper in Ontario
Kristi Lee’s haunting in Brisbane
Nick’s UFO sighting in PEI
Lisa’s supernatural pet sighting
Steven’s visit from god know’s what
Keith's Old Lady/poltergeist

Links

Bonus Content - prior listener story collection - patreon.com/nighttimepodcast

Listen to the ‘supernatural pet sightings’ podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/supernatural-pet-sightings/id1535878234

Credits

Musical score - ‘the Mystery unravels’ - EricMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/user/ErikMMusic

Contact

Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod

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October 25, 2020

A Walk Amongst the Dead in Halifax

October 25, 2020/ Nighttime

I've always found Cemeteries a calming and peaceful place but not everyone is comfortable roaming their twisted paths and especially so under moonlight. If that describes you, you may find this episode a bit uncomfortable at first as roaming around a graveyard is exactly what we are going to do. But, don’t be scared off just yet, I suspect this walk amongst the dead may change the way you view the boneyard.

I've called upon Craig Ferguson, a local man who spends a considerable time amongst the dead, to take the lead. He produces a unique project that merges art, journalism, and story Telling called Dead in Halifax. His work starts with a headstone catching his eye and leads to a fact finding mission into the life and dead of the person buried in the ground below. It's like a modern history lesson for goths.

In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be meeting with Craig Ferguson at the gates of the Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax and together we are going to go for a walk amongst the Dead in Halifax.

Links

Credits

Musical Theme - Black Rose by WYS

Contact

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October 21, 2020

the Story of Glen Race

October 21, 2020/ Nighttime

For a period of weeks, in May of 2007, it appeared a serial killer may have been targeting Halifax Nova Scotia’s gay community. When a suspect was identified and arrested at the Mexican - USA border, it turned out to be something all together different. To put it plainly, Glen Race thought he was destroying vampires.

To help me talk through the story, and to join in the discussion surrounding the many elements to this case, I've invited my good friend and fellow podcaster Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime) to join me.

In this episode of Nighttime, we are going to be discussing the story of Glen Race.

Credits:

Musical Theme: Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta https://soundcloud.com/montydatta

Contact:

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

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September 28, 2020

the Decline of Tim Hortons (with Corey Mintz)

September 28, 2020/ Nighttime

Once upon a time, I loved Tim Horton's. I drank their coffee and I ate their fresh baked goods, but those days are gone. The love affair is long over. To put it bluntly, I think they suck now. What puzzles me, is that it wasn't always this way and that's why I'm left with burning questions...

When did they lose their way, why did they lose their way, and will they ever get back the magic they used to have?

It wasn't until I happened upon a piece of investigative journalism in a MacLean's magazine that the full picture of this betrayal became apparent. The piece was titled "How Tim Hortons lost it's way" and as I read it the veil of marketing that had obscured the slow decline of Tim Horton’s was forcefully pulled away and Canada's dirty secret was exposed.

Some of the points raised in that article will be discussed and expanded upon in this episode as in this episode, I'm joined by author and journalist Corey Mintz.

Our topic is the DECLINE of Tim Hortons.

Links referenced in the episode:

Corey Mintz on twitter: https://twitter.com/coreymintz

How Tim Hortons lost it’s way: https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/how-tim-hortons-lost-its-way/

Recreating Tim Hortons Menu for the Better: https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/recreating-the-tim-hortons-menu-for-the-better/

Tim Hortons Needs to Stop Dreaming: https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/tim-hortons-needs-to-stop-dreaming/

Contact:

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September 11, 2020

The Story of 'the Coffee Cowboy' Robert Chetwynd

September 11, 2020/ Nighttime

In this episode, we are going to come face to face with one of most prosecuted people in Nova Scotia's storied history.

Our guest is a criminal so hardened that when I asked him for an estimate on the length of his rap sheet, he simply drew a blank and giggled. But, that's probably for the better as listing the charges this man has faced would be about as interesting, and as exhausting, as reading through the Canadian Criminal Code.

But, as you will soon learn, there is much more to it.

when the layers of legalese are peeled back this isn't the story of a career criminal. It's the story of a man who simply wanted to hang around at tim horton's parking lot drinking coffee with his friends.

The problems started when he lost his license and bought of horse as a way to get around town. If this man on horseback was a can of gasoline... the match that ignited it would be his dispute with the management of his small town Tim Horton.

After several instances of his horse answering the call of nature on their property.... He was told that he, nor his chestnut quarter horse were no longer welcome on their property... a demand he refused to obey. Now, nearly 20 years after the events that made him and his horse international news, He is willing to tell his story.

In this episode of Nighttime, we are going to be joined by ‘The Coffee Cowboy’ Robert Chetwynd.

Links:

Jellohead by South Short Sound Squad: https://soundclick.com/r/snt5v

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Contact:

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

August 30, 2020

UNICOLE and UNICULT - 1 - What is UNICULT? who is UNICOLE?

August 30, 2020/ Nighttime

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In short, UNICOLE is an influential online spiritual teacher who leads a group called UNICULT.

The longer version however, is way more out there.

The genesis of this episode was an email I received from a listener of Nighttime letting me know that they, and several of their friends in Toronto, had recently joined a fast growing online spiritual group based in California named UNICULT. In the email they explained that the cult was led by a part human/part alien pop singer named UNICOLE.

My response was something between what the f*&K? and this is why I love the internet!

This kind of thing absolutely does it for me. Aliens, psychics, cults, and the dark corners of the internet... I couldn't resist learning more about UNICOLE, UNICOLE’s many followers, and their cult.

Rather than just telling you what I've learned from the many articles and the seemingly endless videos about UNICULT and UNICOLE, I went right to the interstellar source.

In this episode, we are going to hear the story of UNICOLE and UNICULT as told by the self proclaimed cult leader... UNICOLE.

Links:

UNICULT website: http://un1v3rs3.com/

UNICOLE on twitter: https://twitter.com/unicoleunicron

UNICOLE on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/unicoleunicron

UNICOLE on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tralfamadoriangray

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August 23, 2020

the Strange World of Ashley MacIsaac

August 23, 2020/ Nighttime

In this episode, we are going to be joined by one of the more colourful characters to ever grace Canada's music charts.

Our guest is as well known for his awe-inspiring talents on the fiddle as he is for the strange stories and controversy scattered throughout his 30 year career.

If you followed Canadian music in the 90s, you know Ashley Macisaac.

His 1995 album 'Hi how are you today' went double platinum and in the process helped bring about a sort of renaissance for the fiddle and Celtic music.

This episode however won't be about Ashley Macissac's impact on popular music and it won't be about his various public relations missteps that shocked and appalled many of his more traditional fans.

Ashley MacIsaac is joining me here on Nighttime to speak publicly for the first time about something very personal and very important to him.

UFOs are, and have been, a part of his life since childhood.

So, buckle up and get ready for a bumpy ride through the strange world of Ashley MacIsaac.

Links:

Nightcap post show discussion: Patreon.com/nighttimepodcast

Ashley MacIsaac on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiddlerAshleyMacIsaac

Ashley MacIsaac’s appearance on Conan': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tIT8VuZ92c

Join the UFOs Above Canada Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ufosabovecanada

Ashley MacIsaac's ‘Sleepy Maggie’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoApELfgWcg

Ashley MacIsaac’s ‘MacDougall’s Pride’: https://youtu.be/PUBCoukhtQE

Ashley MacIsaac’s ‘Bitch’: https://youtu.be/yqTn87UXwa8

Credits:

Musical Theme: Blunted to Deaf by Fortnite Beats

Contact:

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast

August 13, 2020

David Hamel's Granite Saucer (with Dr. Matthew Hayes)

August 13, 2020/ Nighttime

According to him, the story starts in the 1970s when two extraterrestrials entered his home through his television set and took him aboard their spacecraft. While on board, he claims to have been taught engineering concepts unknown to mankind.

From that point on, David Hamel would dedicate nearly every cent and every moment he had trying to build a flying saucer with hopes of one day travelling to their planet.

So... yeah.. this is a weird one.

In tonight's episode we will be joined by Dr. Matthew Hayes who directed a film about this story 'the Granite Man of Gilmour'

Our topic is David Hamel and his Granite Saucer.

Links:

Watch ‘the Granite Man of Gilmour’: https://vimeo.com/349086573

Contact Dr. Hayes: https://www.theonlymatthewhayes.com/contact

Matthew Hayes Twitter: https://twitter.com/freefoodfilms

Join the UFOs Above Canada Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ufosabovecanada

Report a Canadian UFO Sighting: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/report-a-canadian-ufo-sighting

Credits:

Musical Theme: Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta https://soundcloud.com/montydatta

Contact:

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

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August 08, 2020

The Rise and Fall of Chris Benoit

August 08, 2020/ Nighttime

This story centers around a famous professional wrestling entertainer, who in 2007 while at the peak of his career, brutally murdered his wife and young son.

Why he did it, and what led to this tragedy, has remained the source of speculation.

Then, how this was handled by his employer, WWE, is a story all in it’s own.

In this episode we are going to get into all of.

In this episode of Nighttime we are going to be joined by my good friend, and a life long wrestling fan, Aaron Corbett.

Our topic is the rise and fall of the Canadian Crippler, Chris Benoit.

Credits:

Musical Theme: Rain on the Side by Paragon Cause

Contact:

https://hauntedmansionpei.ca/

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

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July 25, 2020

a Visit to the Haunted Mansion in Kensington, PEI

July 25, 2020/ Nighttime

The Haunted Mansion is a unique haunted house attraction found in Kensington, PEI.

What makes the haunted mansion so special is both the over one hundred year old tudor style building it calls home and the passionate owner who’s wit, ingenuity, and creativity bring the tour to life.

Unlike many similar road side attractions, the haunted mansion favors home-made equipment over the lesser inspired store bought varieties. The end result is a one of a kind tour through a one of a kind building.

In this episode of Nighttime we are going to get a behind the scenes tour of the Haunted Mansion from John Davison, the owner and creative force behind the Haunted Mansion.

Links:

Haunted Mansion on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hauntedpei/

Rainbow Valley Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRaDEDvZGm0

CBC article covering the stolen statue - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-huge-haunted-head-heist-2019-1.5203135

Credits:

Musical Theme: Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta https://soundcloud.com/montydatta

Contact:

Contact the Canadian Prime Minister

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July 06, 2020

the Story of Codey Hennigar

July 06, 2020/ Nighttime

Wyses Corner, Nova Scotia, 2015

The story we are going to hear involves a raging house fire, 3 deaths, a dramatic police take down, and successful use of the controversial NCR or not criminally responsible legal defense.

The unfortunate stars in this tragedy are the Hennigars, who have felt cornered by Canada's treatment of its mentally ill long before members of their family began to die.

In this episode. We are joined by Chandler Hennigar and our topic, is his brother, Codey Hennigar.

Links:

Credits:

Musical Theme: Shallow Grave by Disappear Forever

Contact:

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

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Outro Recommendation:

Dog Day

June 27, 2020

The Murder of Taylor Samson - Part 4 - Sandeson Gets a Retrial

June 27, 2020/ Nighttime

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015

Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large duffel bag, she assumes it contains marijuana.

When he fails to return home that night.. or ever again, she, and many others in Taylor’s life, begin to suspect he was the victim in a drug deal gone very wrong.

What will start as a missing persons investigation will become one of Nova Scotia’s highest profile murder trials. One that sees two students of Halifax’s Dalhousie University at center stage.

The Victim, Taylor Samson and the accused William Sandeson who at the time of Taylor’s murder was only days away from beginning classes at the prominent medical school.

In part four of this series I’ll again be joined by Kayla Hounsell (author of First Degree: From Med-school to Murder) and our topic will be the surprising legal updates that have made this story far from over.

Credits:

Music: Vox Somnia https://twitter.com/voxsomnia

Links:

CBC Article by Blair Rhodes: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/william-sandeson-new-trial-1.5615408

Kayla Hounsell: https://twitter.com/kaylahounsell

Buy First Degree: https://www.amazon.ca/First-Degree-Medical-School-Murder/dp/1771086661

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