Episodes
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E43 - Summer Check-in!
Summer check-in from Sarah & Jenn!
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E42 - The O'Brien Brothers & The Grey Funnel Line
Tale: The parental abduction of the O'Brien brothers Tune: The Grey Funnel Line by Cyril Tawney Matthew Byrne Cyril Tawny Toutons: This week's food was some pizza from People's Pizza! Check out East Coast Rock Pickleball Club -Sarah & Jenn
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E41 - The 18
Sharing the story of The Beatrix Potter School in London, where students tend to the memories of 18 Newfoundlanders laid to rest far from home during WWI.
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E40 - The S.S. Kyle & The St. John's Waltz
Tale: The S.S. Kyle Hidden Newfoundland The Town of Harbour Grace Tune: The St. John's Waltz by Ron Hynes Toutons: Bacon Tots, Eggs, & Toast (Slab Bacon 1/4 from Old Port Premium Foods) -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the...
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Season 3 Coming Soon!
Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our third season, coming October 21st, 2022. We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk...
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E39 - The East Coast Trail
This week we chat about the East Coast Trail Association and its history. Click here to register for the 2022 Trail Raiser Community Hike fundraiser. Become a member here! Get your button here! -Sarah & Jenn
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E38 - The S.S. Ethie & Sweet Forget-Me-Not
Tale: Tales about the shipwreck of the S.S. Ethie The Wreck of the S.S. Ethie The Legend of the S.S. Ethie Tune: Sweet Forget-Me-Not by Bobby Newcomb, Traditional NL melody Toutons: Graze Box from The Gourmet Mama -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E37 - WPA & Leprechaun’s Day
Tale: The evolution of the Women's Patriotic Association (WPA) Tune: St. Patrick's Day (aka Leprechaun’s Day) Humdinger Toutons: Homemade Pizza by Sarah -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E36 - James and Lady Anne Pearl & Saltwater Joys
Tale: How the city of Mount Pearl got its name. Admiralty House Museum Blog Tune: Saltwater Joys by Wayne Chaulk Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellas Toutons: Leftover hamburger casserole. (lol) -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E35 - Pinetree Line & The Tiny Red Light
Tale: The story behind the old radar stations across Newfoundland & Labrador. Pinetree Line Heritage NL Tune: The Tiny Redlight as sung by Bride Rose of Red Island, recorded by Erin West in 1978 at her resettled home in Freshwater. The Dorymen Toutons: Actually toutons this week!! -Sarah & Jenn...
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E34 - U-Boat Attacks Near Bell Island & Homeward Bound
Tale: The involvement of Bell Island in the Second World War. When World War II Came to Bell Island The Bell Island Seaman's Memorial Bell Island Sinkings Tune: Homeward Bound Elisabeth Greenleaf Ballads and Sea Songs of Newfoundland Toutons: Chicken nuggets in Sarah's new air fryer!!! -Sarah &...
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E33 - The Christmas Tradition of Nalujuk Night & Auld Lang Syne
Tale: The tradition of Nalujuit in Labrador. Tune: Sarah and Jenn sing a little bit of Auld Lang Syne together as a little Christmas treat. Toutons: No time for snacks today, just a little coffee and then some water to clear the vocal cords for the tune!
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E32 - The Newfoundland Butter Company & The Moon Shines Bright
Tale: The history of margarine in NL. Tune: The Moon Shines Bright from the Green's Harbour Christmas Carols Toutons: Sobeys toutons this morning folks with Crosby's fancy molasses. -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E31 - Cabot Tower & Maid on the Shore
Tale: The history of Cabot Tower on Signal Hill Tune: Maid on the Shore, sung by Mrs. Annie Walters of Rocky Harbour, 1929. Toutons: We snacked our way through this one! -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E30 - John Shiwak & Song for Newfoundland
Tale: Outstanding soldier Lance Corporal John Shiwak from Rigolet, Labrador Tune: Song for Newfoundland by Wayne Chaulk Touton: Donuts & Twizzlers -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E29 - Julie's Harbour & Ah, the Sea
Tale: The mysteries surrounding Julie's Harbour, NL Tune: Ah, the Sea by Ged Blackmore Toutons: Sandwiches from Kitchen Sink -Sarah & Jenn (Happy Halloween!) Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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E28 - The Bowring Park Watering Trough & Old Brown's Daughter
Welcome back to Season 2!! Tale: Armine Gosling & The Water Trough at Bowring Park Tune: Old Brown's Daughter by G.W. Hunt, rewritten by Ron Hynes Toutons: Homemade burritos by Sarah! -Sarah & Jenn Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
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Season 2 Coming Soon!
Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our second season, coming October 2021. -Sarah & Jenn We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of...
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E27 - The Battle of Beaumont-Hamel
Tale: The Battle of Beaumont-Hamel On July 1st, 1916, 806 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment went "over the top" as part of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. In less than an hour, the regiment was devastated, most killed or wounded within the first 20 minutes of the battle. The next morning,...
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E26 - Mockbeggar Plantation & She's Like the Swallow
Tale: The history of the Mockbeggar Plantation in Bonavista, NL Tune: She's Like the Swallow, Traditional Toutons: Pizza from EVOO (yum!) -Sarah & Jenn (TGIF)
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E25 - Petty Harbour Bait Skiff & The Spanish Flu
Tale: How the Spanish Flu affected Newfoundland and Labrador. Tune: Petty Harbour Bait Skiff by John Grace Toutons: Yummy brunch box with toutons from Gourmet Mama -Sarah & Jenn
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E24 - Heart's Content & West Country Lady
Tale: Heart's Content, a town in Trinity Bay on the Bay de Verde Peninsula of NL Tune: West Country Lady by Dermot O'Reilly Toutons: All the snacks (and iced coffee)!! -Sarah & Jenn
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E23 - It's the 24th of May
Chatting everything May 2-4!!!! Hope you are enjoying the long weekend with your family and friends. -Sarah & Jenn
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S1 Humdinger May 24th Edition
May 24th Humdinger; songs that remind us of being at the cabin. Who will win? Sarah or Jenn?
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E22 - Moose and Rosy Banks of Green
Tale: Origins of moose in NL Tune: Rosy Banks of Green Traditional arr. Rosemary Lawton Toutons: Yummy eats and cold brew coffee. -Sarah & Jenn
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E21 - By The Glow Of The Kerosene Light & The Sad Fate of Catherine Snow
Tale: Catherine Snow, one of the last women in NL to be executed to death by hanging. Tune: By The Glow of The Kerosene Light by Winston Coles Toutons: Yummy toutouns and treats by The Gourmet Mama (follow on Instagram) -Sarah & Jenn
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E20 - Cottage Hospitals & Southern Cross
Tale: Cottage Hospitals, Nursing Stations, and the MV Lady Anderson Tune: Southern Cross written out by Lizzie C. Rose, Fox Harbour, Labrador, 1927 Toutons: Yummy eats from who_s_umami -Sarah & Jenn
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E19 - Rosemary Lawton
Rosemary Lawton is an award-winning Newfoundland traditional artist, with formal training in classical violin and has completed her degree in Music Education. She is a passionate advocate of women’s issues and champions the advancement of women in the music industry through her work. Rosemary is...
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E18 - The Mobile Goat & The 1929 Tsunami
Tale: The Grand Banks' 1929 Tsunami Tune: The Mobile Goat by Tom Cahill, performed by Joan Morrissey Toutons: Jalapeno Popper Sandwiches Happy Easter! -Sarah & Jenn
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E17 - St. John’s City Streets Letter A & Feller From Fortune
Tale: From Adventure Avenue to Austin Street, covering the stories behind some of St. John’s street names that start with the letter A. Tune: Feller From Fortune collected by Margaret Sargent and Kenneth Peacock We'll be back cooking toutons next week!! -Sarah & Jenn
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E16 - Irish Connections
Tale: Irish Connections to NL Tune: Red is the Rose Happy St. Paddy's Day!! -Sarah & Jenn
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E15 - Wave Over Wave & Fort Townsend
Tale: John Roche McCowan (formerly Mc*G*owen!) Tune: Wave Over Wave by Jim Payne and Wife's Monologue by Janice Spence Touton: -Sarah & Jenn
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E14 - François & The Star of Logy Bay
Tale: The settlement of François, an outport community on the southern coast of Newfoundland & Labrador. Tune: The Star of Logy Bay -Sarah & Jenn
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E13 - The Ocean Ranger
Tale: The tragic loss of the oil rig, The Ocean Ranger Tune: Your Last Goodbye by Bruce Moss & Atlantic Blue by Ron Hynes We hope you and your family are staying safe during this difficult time. Hold fast, Newfoundland & Labrador. -Sarah & Jenn
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E12 - The Badger Drive & Lucy Maude Harris
Tale: The incredible story of Lucy Maude Harris of New Melbourne, Trinity Bay Tune: The Badger Drive by John V. Devine Toutouns: #TortillaTrend We hope you enjoy this episode! Sarah & Jenn
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E11 - Resettlement
Tale: Resettlement in NL Tune: Out from St. Leonard's by Gary O'Driscoll & Outport People by Bud Davidge Toutons: Homemade Sweet Potato Soup by Sarah Hope you enjoy the episode! Sarah & Jenn
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E10.1 - Scrap-isode
Table scraps from S1 E9.
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E10 - This is My Home & Mattie Mitchell
Tale: Mattie Mitchell - Mi'kmaq Chieftain, guide, prospector and explorer. Tune: This is My Home by Harry Martin Toutons: Coffee!! No toutons this week. -Sarah & Jenn
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E9 - Newfoundland Railroad & Foggy Dew
Tale: The history of the Newfoundland railroad. Tune: Foggy Dew and the music collector, Margaret Sargent. Touton: Of course we fried up some toutons to ring in the first recording of the new year!
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E8 - Mummering & I'll Be There Christmas Eve
Tale: The Christmas time tradition of Mummering in NL Tune: I'll Be There Christmas Eve by Ron Hynes Toutons: Coffee & Baileys
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S1 Humdinger Bonus
Folktunes vs. Christmas Tunes - Humdinger!!! Who will win? Sarah or Jenn?
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E7 - The Green Shores of Fogo & Black Head’s One Room School
Tale: Blackhead’s One Room School; connections and memories about the area. Tune: The Green Shores of Fogo Touton: Sorry, no toutons this week. We can’t get enough of Jerry’s Indian Express lately! -Sarah & Jenn
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E6 - The Hotel Newfoundland & Tickle Cove Pond
Tale: The history of the original Hotel Newfoundland Tune: Tickle Cove Pond by Mark Walker Toutons: Jam Jam Cakes from PJ's Store. -Sarah & Jenn
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E5 - Kelligrews Soiree & Drive-In Theatre
Tale: History of the Drive-In Movie Theatre on Tobin's Road Tune: Kelligrews Soiree by Johnny Burke Toutons: Indian Express (yum!) -Sarah and Jenn
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E4.1 Scrap-isode
Table scraps from S1 E4
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E4 - MUNN & Pat Murphy's Meadow
Tale: MUNN - the classic family merchant name. Tune: Pat Murphy's Meadow by J.M Devine & Peter McNulty Toutons: Experimenting with touton dough that didn't have enough time to rise. :-) -Sarah & Jenn
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E3 - The SV Resolven & The Bloody Gardener
Tale: The Mysterious Tale of the SV Resolven Tune: The Bloody Gardener as collected by Maud Karpeles in October 1929 in North River, NL. Toutons: The Big Mary delivered by Door Dasher Sylvia.
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E2 - A Great Big Sea & Mistaken Point/Cape Race
Tale: The history, stories and connections of Mistaken Point and Cape Race. Tune: A Great Big Sea Hove in Long Beach, traditional. Also, some history about Gerald S. Doyle and his connections to this tune Toutons: Yes. We finally had toutons together. With Molasses! -Sarah & Jenn
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E1.1 Scrap-isode
Table scraps from S1 E1.
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E1 - Professor Danielle | Cape St. Mary's
Tale: The adventures of Professor Charles Danielle and his Octagon Castle. Tune: Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's by Otto P. Kelland Toutons: We ate pancakes this week!! -Sarah & Jenn
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