Season 1

Fiddleheads in New Brunswick
June 25, 202400:10:05

Fiddleheads in New Brunswick

This episode talks about fiddleheads and their popularity in New Brunswick. The village of Tide Head New Brunswick bills itself as the Fiddlehead Capital of the World. Perhaps it is, but Saint John has the only Fiddlehead sculpture. It was made by Jim Boyd of Sussex and sits in front of the Arts Ce...

Sussex Drive-In and Campground
June 17, 202400:13:18

Sussex Drive-In and Campground

I have always been intrigued by drive-in theatres. There are three of them that still operate in New Brunswick and in this episode, I interview Don Monahan, the owner of the Sussex Drive-in and Campground. We look at the place of the drive-in in the current time. We also talk about Fundy Fest which ...

Rum Running in New Brunswick
June 10, 202400:12:44

Rum Running in New Brunswick

This week I am interviewing Andrew McClean, who tells about the backyard history of interesting things from the Maritimes. Our particular focus in this episode is on the prominence of rum in the life of people who live in New Brunswick during the early part of the 20th century. Rum was a part of th...

Greater Moncton Highland Games and Scottish Festival
June 04, 202400:17:53

Greater Moncton Highland Games and Scottish Festival

In this episode I am talking with Jenna Morton, the Executive Director of the Greater Moncton Scottish Association. Specifically, we are talking about the upcoming Greater Moncton Highland Games and Scottish Festival that will be happening on June 13 to 17. More information about obtaining ticket...