Strange Truths and Tall Tales: Product of Newfoundland

Part One: Newfoundland Adopts Right-Hand Drive On January 2, 1947, Newfoundland made a switch that had everyone—drivers, pedestrians, and even horses—feeling a bit jittery. Just past midnight, the colony's roads transformed as Newfoundlanders were suddenly required to drive on the right side of the road, leaving behind decades of left-side driving. The change symbolized a shift away from British ties and toward a North American alignment. In retrospect, it was the harbinger of a bigger changes to come. Read more: ⁠The Day Newfoundland Started Driving on the Right Part Two: Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders Greg Malone is a Newfoundland legend. As a member of the Wonderful Grand Band and CODCO, Malone became a fixture in living rooms not only across Newfoundland and Labrador, but across the country. He served-up wickedly funny satire and his celebrity impersonations (ranging from Queen Elizabeth II to Jean Chrétien to Barbara Frum) remain legendary. Malone’s talents go well beyond television; he’s appeared in films (including The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood, HeyDay! Rare Birds,) directed a docudrama on suffragists in Newfoundland and championed important political causes. Malone has written two books — a memoir titled You Better Watch Out and piece of historical non-fiction titled Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders. Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders shares the untold story of Newfoundland and Labrador's entry into Confederation with Canada. Based on official documents and supported with personal interviews, Malone paints a dramatic scene of per-confederation Newfoundland filled with intriguing characters vying for control of the islands resources. Malone’s fresh perspective casts new light on an often misunderstood chapter of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history. The book forms the basis of a new six-part docu-series set to premiere on Bell’s FibeTV. On this episode of the podcast Malone discusses his work and the journey from CODCO to Don’t Tell The Newfoundlanders Watch CODCO's Pleasant Priests in Conversation. Part Three: Monstrous Things As per usual, the episode ends with Monstrous Things — a short segment that recounts sea monster sightings that were reported in the mainstream media. This edition takes us off Cape Freels where, in 1953 an enormous sea monster was seen by fisherman near Cabot Islands. Platforms You can listen to the episode here or on your favourite platform. Apple Podcasts Spotify AmazonGoogle Podcasts Audio Credits Tower Bridge Traffic, vinjatovix, freesound.org, creative commons 0Ocean and Fog Horn, Shepardr, freesound.org, creative commons 01957 Ford With Horn, craigsmith, freesound.org, creative commons 0Horse With Old Cart, bruno.auzet, freesound.org, creative commons 0Gavel, flubberjam, freesound.org, creative commons 0New Year’s Eve party crowd; much laughter, craigsmith, freesound.org, creative commons 0Cork Pop, dr19, freesound.org, creative commons 0Car Start Drive Away, kbnevel, freesound.org, creative commons 0Suspenseful Gloomy Crime, Nancy_Sinclair, freesounds.org, creative commons 0Biplane Warplane WW1, TRP, freesound.org, creative commons 0Ocean Waves 02, Lucas_Schacht, freesound.org, creative commons 0 Sources & Further Reading Greg Malone, IMDb Don’t Tell the Newfoundlanders, The True Story of Newfoundland’s Confederation With Canada, Greg Malone, Penguin Random House You Better Watch Out, Greg Malone, Penguin Random House Codco, HeritageNL The Wonderful Grand Band, Museum of Canadian Music The Day Newfoundland Started Driving On The Right, Product of Newfoundland Sea Monster Seen Near Bonavista, Daily News, August 20, 1953