20 Best Canadian Literature Podcasts

1. The Endless Knot

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Aven & Mark discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.
Hosts Aven McMaster, Mark Sundaram
Producer/Network Mark Sundaram & Aven McMaster
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Location Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 560Twitter 2.1K Avg Length 72 min Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Canada Reads American Style

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Two readers, an American and a Canadian, who love CBC's Canada Reads and Canadian literature!
Producer/Network Canada Reads American Style
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Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 85Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 32 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Discover Library and Archives Canada

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The Discover Library and Archives Canada podcast is where Canadian history, literature and culture await you. Each month, we will showcase treasures from our vaults, guide you through our many services and introduce you to the people who acquire, safeguard and make known Canada's documentary heritage.MORE Host Théo Martin
Producer/Network Library and Archives Canada
Email ****@canada.ca
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 69.8KTwitter 67.7KInstagram 16.5K Avg Length 19 min Get Email Contact

4. Structured Rambling

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Exploring literature and ideas. Inspired discussion on great or pertinent texts and the ideas that grow from them. 
Producer/Network Paul Sonsteby
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5. The Artsy Raven Podcast about Writing and Art with host JF Garrard

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JF Garrard (writer, editor and publisher) has frank conversations with writers, editors, publishers, artists, actors, directors and other art professionals about what inspires them to create and what led to their success. Writers on the podcast will showcase their work by reading from their book. Free Artsy Raven club featuring a monthly newsletter: https://jfgarrard.com/artsyravenArtsy Raven merch: https://darkhelixpress.com/merchandiseThe Artsy Raven is on Feed Spot's list of Top 60 Literature Podcasts & Top 10 Canadian Literature Podcasts on the web.MORE Producer/Network JF Garrard
Email ****@jfgarrard.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 193Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 28 min Video Podcast YouTube
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6. The SpokenWeb Podcast

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Every month The SpokenWeb Podcast brings you different stories that explore the intersections of sound, poetry, literature, and history, created by scholars, poets, students, and artists from across Canada.MORE Producer/Network SpokenWeb
Email ****@concordia.ca
Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 823Twitter 799Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 37 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

7. Le Salon Literary Discussions

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This is not another book club. I'm Marisa, founder and host of Le Salon Literary Discussions where I put my master's degree in English literature to good use by creating all kinds of resources for avid readers like you—from monthly virtual book discussions to book club guides, decoding literary theory to book-themed cocktail recipes. In each themed podcast series, we'll dive into different writers, books, genres, and more—all in 30 minutes or less...MORE Producer/Network Le Salon Literary Discussions
Email ****@literarysalon.ca
Location Canada
Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

8. Can't Lit

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A podcast on all things Canadian and Literature and then some.
Hosts Jen Sookfong Lee, Dina Del Bucchia
Producer/Network Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee
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Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 620Twitter 3.5K Avg Length 71 min Since Apr 2014 Get Email Contact

9. Endnote

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Every other Friday, join Alexander Lynch, Juliann Garisto, Marta Anielska, Aïsha Philippe, Meixi Zhang, and the Hart House Literary and Library Committee (HHLLC) as they talk about the big ideas in literature with University of Toronto professors and Canadian authors, showcase emerging authors from around the Hart House community, and chat about the books they love. We also feature recordings from HHLLC panels and workshops. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bibliophile, this is the podcast for you!MORE Producer/Network Hart House Literary and Library Committee
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 931Twitter 182Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 46 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Intentional Homeschooling

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The Intentional Homeschooling Podcast is where I will be chatting a lot about books, learning through literature and a little about homeschooling. If you need book recommendations for your kids, good middle grade recommendations for yourself, are curious about the benefits of a literature based homeschool then THIS is the podcast for you! - ChantelMORE Producer/Network Intentional Homeschooling
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Location Canada
Apple Rating 3.6/5Instagram 15.5K Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact

11. Writers' Trust of Canada

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Join the Writers' Trust of Canada as they bring to you amazing Canadian writers for smart talks, provocative conversations, and dramatic readings. The Writers' Trust is a charitable organization that seeks to advance, nurture, and celebrate Canadian writers and writing.MORE Producer/Network Writers' Trust of Canada
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Location Canada
Facebook 8.9KTwitter 23.5KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 46 min Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

12. Words with Writers Podcast

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Canadian Authors—Toronto is excited to present our new podcast about writers helping writers! Words with Writers Podcast showcases our members and their publication news, book launches, journal releases and public readings. Each month we will feature a Canadian Authors—Toronto member on the show to read their work and discuss their process with hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner.MORE Producer/Network Canadian Authors—Toronto
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Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Facebook 246Twitter 377Instagram 591 Avg Length 56 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

13. Existential Will

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Main Interests: Existential philosophy, audiobook recording and sharing, literature, philosophical history, social and political commentary.
Producer/Network William Wilczak
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Location Canada
Instagram 244 Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact

14. Canadian Launch Pod

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Releasing a new book is an exciting time, but what happens when your scheduled release is hampered by a global pandemic. Well, for many Canadian authors, they launch anyways! The Canadian Launch Pod is a podcast created to support Canadian authors releasing books for children and young adults during the COVID-19 crisis. We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library. Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!MORE Email ****@voicEd.ca
Location Canada
Facebook 167Twitter 5K Avg Length 30 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Get (Can)Lit

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A podcast highlighting all things Canadian authors and Canadian literature across all genres with book reviews, book recommendations, lists, and more! Hosted by Maria Zuppardi. New episodes every other Tuesday!MORE Producer/Network Maria Zuppardi
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Location Canada
Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

16. Read The North

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In Season 2, explore every genre on your bookshelf in this behind-the-scenes deep dive featuring interviews with authors, booksellers, and publishing insiders!Host Rebecca Diem examines what exactly genre is and how it is used to help readers find their perfect match, in bookstores and online.Season 2 guests include booktuber Ariel Bissett, literary agent Carly Watters, editor Anita Chong, authors Amy Stuart, Uzma Jalaluddin, Naben Ruthnum, Helen Knott, John Brady McDonald, and Amal El-Mohtar, and booksellers from Toronto's favourite independent bookshops!Presented by The Word On The Street ..MORE Producer/Network The Word On The Street
Email ****@thewordonthestreet.ca
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 9.6KInstagram 9.4K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact