Storylines
CBC
A weekly documentary show for people who love narrative podcasts. These are stories you can’t stop thinking about. That you’ll tell your friends about. And that will help you understand what’s going on in Canada, and why. Every week a journalist follows one story, meets the people at its centre, and makes it make sense. Sometimes it’s about people living out the headlines in real life. Sometimes it’s about someone you’ve never heard of, living through something you had no idea was happening. Either way, you’ll go somewhere, meet someone, get the context, and learn something new. (Plus it sounds really good. Mixed like a movie.) One story, well told, every week, from the award-winning team at the CBC Audio Doc Unit.
Episodes
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Jul 15, 2022 • 27min
Beulah’s Beach
Beulah Chandler was on her favourite Cape Breton beach one August day in 2017 when she witnessed the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen. It was Duncan Gillis, a stranger, helping his ailing wife walk on the beach. Beulah posted a video of the couple online. Over 37,000 views later, their story is only beginning. (First broadcast May 2018)
Jul 8, 2022 • 27min
Operation Good Times
When Faraj Mohyeddin was admitted to the hospital with terminal cancer, his daughter Samira wouldn't settle for the regular visiting hours and care regime. She moved in, and turned the last days of his life into a non-stop party. (Originally broadcast February 2018)
Jul 1, 2022 • 27min
Searching for Slumach’s Gold
Treasure hunters seek Slumach's gold worth billions in B.C. as they unravel the legend of the cursed treasure. Adam discovers gold flakes, reigniting hope of finding the elusive mine. Skeptic Fred debunks authenticity, while a new generation hears the legendary tale, sparking curiosity and adventure.
Jun 29, 2022 • 53min
The Old Money Simulator
Every year, enormous amounts of wealth in Canada pass between hands through inheritances. At the top of the scale are what are called “ultra-high net worth” families – families with so much intergenerational wealth, that inheritances are in the tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars. For our original episode, Doc Project host Acey Rowe and regular contributor Craig Desson, take a deep dive into financial planning, from the perspective of the very, very rich – asking, how does their world work? And what does it mean for everyone else?
Jun 26, 2022 • 5min
The Doc Project says goodbye!
After 7 incredible years The Doc Project is saying goodbye. A message from host, Acey Rowe, to our wonderful listeners and Doc Project family. Keep subscribed for our summer season, updates, and our final new episode, which is still to come!
Jun 24, 2022 • 27min
Anna and Anna
Two individuals, both named Anna Marie MacLean, share their intertwined lives growing up in Halifax. They discuss how having the same name led to unexpected connections, unique experiences, and a strong bond. The podcast explores the serendipitous encounters and deep friendship that developed between the two Annas, showcasing the magical and cosmic connections behind shared names.
Jun 17, 2022 • 27min
Just Leave, Please
When Lindsay Wong wrote her tell-all memoir, The Woo-Woo, she never considered the consequences of spilling her family’s secrets. But when her book became a Canadian bestseller, her family’s problems with undiagnosed mental illness, and other unflattering stories, were out in the open. In a personal essay, Lindsay Wong explores the aftermath of writing a successful memoir, and how her family is ensuring they don’t give her material for a sequel!
Jun 10, 2022 • 28min
The Siege Within
Joan Webber, a Canadian who survived the Siege of Sarajevo, shares her compelling story of resilience amidst war. The podcast discusses the emotional impact of living through conflict, parallels with current events in Ukraine, and highlights moments of bravery and hope amidst chaos.
Jun 3, 2022 • 27min
The Girls Who Escaped The Taliban
The Marefat School in Kabul, Afghanistan earned an international reputation for being a place where democracy, freedom, and education could flourish. The co-ed facility mentored young men and women aged 14-20. But when the Taliban took over the country in August 2021, many of the female teachers and students had to flee for their lives. This documentary tells the story of a music teacher who – with the assistance of a small group of lawyers, journalists and human rights activists around the world – helped bring more than 200 students and their families out of Afghanistan to safety in Saskatoon.
May 27, 2022 • 30min
The Lost Dimoitou Tapes
Jordan Verner has spent his entire adult life obsessed with a song he hasn’t heard since he was a kid. He doesn’t know what it’s called, what the lyrics are or even who wrote it. What he does know is that it was from Dimoitou -- a series of cassettes used to teach French in some Canadian elementary schools in the 80’s and 90’s. Jordan’s been searching unsuccessfully for years. When Doc Project producer Althea Manasan learns of it, she decides to join Jordan on his quest.
